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Cognitive -
Begins to to form concepts , notices others actions , and discovers abilities to make things happen on their own . Also has short memory and almost no forethought is shown . -
Physical -
May stand alone with no support for a short period of time , has improved grasping skills , sits by collaspsing when first taking steps and may crawl ovr small barriers . -
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Cognitive -
Baby is very inquisitive about everything , begins to figure things onut through thought process , has a short attention span , and remembers where objects belong . They also gradually refine concepts . -
Physical -
Baby stands on either foot for support , walks fast and runs stiffly . Baby improves throwing motion , first using whole body then just using arm movements . -
Cognitive -
Progresses from simple imitation to imaginative play , can remember familiar objects without seeing them , and learns to distinquish different sounds and smells , -
Physical -
Baby can now walk sideways and backwards , responds rhythmically to music with whole body , runs without falling often , and also is able to walk up and down the stairs with some help , -
Cognitive -
Becomes interested in the outcome of activities rather thn just the activities themselves , becomes interested in the precise placement of objects . Baby becomes curious about objects in their enviroment . They are also able to follow simpe instructions . -
Physical -
walks with coordination and assurance , lacks the ability to start efficiently or stop quickly while running , and alternates between standing or sitting positions easily -
Cognitive -
able to understand cause and effect in terms of own behavior , is capable to plan a play activity and carry it out , and remembers sequence of stories and may be able to retell them . -
Physical -
Improves motor skills as torso lengthens and baby and baby fat begins to disappear . enjoys running but is unable to measure sudden stops . May collide with other people or obstacles . -
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Cognitive -
classifies objects into general catergories , uses symbolic represention in make believe play , reveals intellectual curiousity in reading books and watching tv , -
Physical -
Toddler likes to be in constant motion , running or walking sideways or backward . Can go up stairs by alternating feet but goes down one foot at a time . Child usually walks on tippy toes -
