physical and cognitive development of toddlers

Baby was born

Oct 10, 2000

13 to 15 months

Oct 10, 2001

Physical : May stand alone without support for a short time . Crusis along furniiture takes steps while holding onto parents hands

13 t o15 months

Oct 10, 2001

Cognitive : Begins to form concepts . Notices actions of other children and adults. Loves to mimic actions. Explores different features of objects as if studying them

16 to 18 months

Feb 10, 2002

Physical : May be able to walk sideways. Stands on either foot with support. Walks fast and runs stiffly. Squats down smoothly from standing postition. Jumps with both feet. Pushes and pulls large toys around floor

16 to 18 months

Feb 10, 2002

Cognitive : identifys simple pictures in books Enjoys working with shapes on form board. Has short attention span. Remembers where objects belong.Begins to figure things out through thought process.

19 to 21 months

May 10, 2002

Physical : Walks sideways and backword . Runs without falling often

19 to 21 months

May 10, 2002

Cognitive : can rememeber familiar objects without seeing them. Places circles, triangles, and squares in form board. Is interested in tiny things such as bugs. Looks at books for longer periods of time.

22 to 24 months

Aug 10, 2002

Physical : Walks with more coordination and assurance. Walks sidewyas and backwards withs ease. Bounces and sways in simple dancing movements. Jumps with both feet off the floor

22 to 24 months

Aug 10, 2002

Cognitive : Becomes interested in the outcome of activities rather than just the activities themselfs. Identifies familiar objects on Tv screen. May be able to draw crude pictures and can identify what they are.

24 to 30 months

Nov 10, 2002

Physical : Improves motor skills as torso lenghts and baby fat begins to disappear. Enjoys running but is unable to measure sudden stops. May collide with other people or obstacles. Climbs everywhere indoors even in forbidden places.

24 to 30 months

Nov 10, 2002

Cognitive : Becomes icreasingly interested in childrens Tv shows. Understands cause and effect in terms of own behavior. Is able to plan a play activity and carry it out. Enjoys playing house and imitating family.

30 to 36 months

Feb 10, 2003

a toddler 30 to 36 months walking up the stairs Physical : Likes to be in constant motion, running, or walking sideways or backwards. Enjoys games involving running. Goes up steps by alternating feet but goes down one foot at a time.Climbs quickly to jungle gym to reach the top.

30 to 36 months

Feb 10, 2003

Cognitive : Begins to classify objects into general categories. Uses symbloic representation in make belive play. Tries out various roles in play. Tries new play activities to discovor more about how things work. Becomes more skilled in putting puzzles together. Recognizes self in photographs.