Developmental Milestones

By Devon_Crotty_211

  • Birth-6 Months

    Babies begin smiling at people, are able to hold their head up, and begin to make cooing noises.

  • 6-12 Months

    Can recognize faces, enjoys playing with parents, responds to his/her name and can sit up without help.

  • 1 Year

    Becomes shy or nervous around strangers, responds to simple questions and can say things like 'dada' or 'mama,' object permanence develops.

  • 2 Years

    Begins to show defiant behavior, prefers to play with other children, says short sentences and phrases, and can recognize objects when they are named.

  • 3 Years

    Shows concern for others, easily separated from parents, can carry simple conversations, begins playing make-believe with friends or toys.

  • 4 Years

    Enjoys trying new things, talks about likes and interests, can tell stories, can name some colors and numbers.

  • 5 Years

    Follows rules, is aware of gender, speaks in clear, full sentences, begins drawing and writing.

  • 6-8 Years

    Child will learn to read and write, play sports, and see pieces and parts of problems rather than just one solid thing.

  • 8-10 Years

    Will begin to 'think outside of the box, understand that rules can be bent and problems can have multiple solutions.