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12 months
-turns several pages of a book at a time.
-pick up smaller objects with thumb and forefingers.
-moves objects from hand to hand.
-may walk alone or while holding a caregivers hand.
-sits down without help
-plays alone but often near others.
-dislikes sharing toys.
-desires approval.
-fears some strangers.
-children eat a variety of foods , finger foods such as slices of banana.
-slides down stairs backwards, one step at a time.
-children learn through their senses and own actions -
12 months cont.
-begins to put 2 words together.
-names common objects and people.
-understands "no" but ignores.
-finds hidden objects. -
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developmental mile stones ages 1-3
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18 months
-stacks from 2 to 4 blocks.
-grasps crayons with a fist and scribbles.
-walks well.
-jumps in place.
-climbs up and down one stair.
-very self-centered.
-pulls toys with wheels.
-children learn through their senses and own actions.
-independent. -
2 years cont.
-uses two- to three- word sentences.
-knows about 500 words.
-follows simple directions.
-idnetifies colors. -
2 years
-stacks 6 blocks.
-turns ones page of a book at a time.
-picks up objects from the floor without losing balance.
-walks with confidence.
-jumps off the bottom step.
-eat food themselves, learn to use fork, take a long time to
eat.
-pushes self on wheeled toys.
-very social.
-engages in parallel play.
-plays simple games with others.
-less at odds with the world.
-bosses other children.
-says please on prompt.
-children think in terms of their own activities and what they perceive at the moment. -
2 1/2 years
-stacks eight blocks.
-screws lids on and off of containers.
-draws circles and horizontal and vertical lines.
-alternates feet going up stairs but not going down.
-runs but may not be able to stop smoothly.
feels over whelmed a lot and frustrated which turns to anger.
-they typically do the oppisite of what they are told.
-throws ball over head but inaccurately. -
3 years.
-stacks nine or ten blocks.
-cuts with scissors.
-draws recognizable pictures.
-jumps up and down in place with both feet.
-catches a ball with arms straight.
-skillful with fork and spoon.
- generally happy child who is eager to help.
-very considerate they share, help, and do things for others.
-takes part in breif group activities.
-takes turns.
--likes to help.
-shows affection. -rides a tricycle. -
3 years cont.
-uses longer sentences.
-knows about 900 words.
-follows two- part directions.
-sorts by shape and colors.