-
Infant Stage
- Begin to smile
- Turn heads towards sound -Tries to look at parent -Make smoother movements with arms and legs
-
4 Months
-Spontaneous Smiling
-Begins To Babble
-Responds to affection
-Watches Face Closely -
6 Months
-Recognizes strangers versus acquaintances
- Responds to Own Name
-Brings Things To Mouth
-Looks at Things Nearby -
9 Months
-Understands "No"
-Uses Finger to Point
-Plays Peek-A-Boo
-Moves Things Slowly From One Hand To Another -
1 Year
-Shy/Nervous with strangers
-Cries when mom/dad leave
-Responds to simple spoken requests
-Tries to say words you say -
18 Months
-Temper tantrums
-Hands things to others
-Afraid of strangers
-Says several single words -
2 Years
-Copies others
-Shows defiant behavior
-Begins to sort shapes and colors -
3 Years
-Copies Adults and Friends
-Follows Instructions with 2 or 3 Steps
-Can name most familiar things
-Separates easily from mom/dad -
4 Years
-Enjoys doing new things
-Plays "mom" and "dad"
-Tells stories
-Can say first and last name -
5 Years
-Wants to please friends
-Is aware of gender
-Can tell what's real and make believe
-Can sing and dance
