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Birthday
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Period: to
Toddler Development
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13-15 cognitive
-Begins to form concepts
-notices actions of other children and adults
-explores different features of objects as if studying them
-looks in correct place for toys that roll out of sight
-has very short memory and almost no forethought -
13-15 months physical
-may stand erect with only slight support
-may be able to back down stairs
-crawls over small barriers
-sits by collapsing when first taking steps
-may climb out of crib, highchiar, or stroller -
16-19 months cognitive
-gradually refines concepts
-remembers where objects belong
-enjoys working with shapes on form board
-trys to immitate the way parents use objects
-scribbles more freely but also can immitate strokes in drawing -
16-19 month physical
-may be able to walk sideways
-walks fast and runs stiffly
-jumps with both feet
-squats down smoothly from standing position
-pushes and pulls large toys around the floor -
19-21 months cognitive
-progresses from simple imitation to imaginitive play
-can remember familiar objects without seeing them
-places circles, triangles, and squares in form board
-is interested in tiny things such as bugs
-can obtain familiar objects from different room when asked -
19-21 months physical
-walks sideways and backwards
-runs without falling often
-walks up and down stairs with help
-responds rhythmically to music with whole body
-loves to run, jump, and climb -
22-24 months cognitive
-identifies familar objects on tv screen
-follows simple directions
-distinguishes between vertical and horizontal lines
-may be able to recall what is lost and where it might be
-is able to match familiar objects -
22-24 months physical
-walks sideways and backwards with ease
-jumps with both feet off the floor
-can throw ball into basket
-throws ball over head instead of tossing
-can seat self in small chair with ease -
24-30 months cognitive
-can follow two step comands
-solves problems by imitating past actions
-likes to imitate drawings of older children
-regonizes familiar signs in enviroment
-is able to interpret pictures drawn or paintings -
24-30 months physical
-kicks ball forward
-throws ball overhead but without aiming
-climbs on jungle gym with fair amount of ease
-climbs everywhere in doors even in forbidden places
-improves motor skills as torso lenghtens and baby fat begins to disappear -
Toddler video
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30-36 months cognitive
-regonizes self in photographs
-identifies familiar objects by touch
-can remember and follow three-step demands
-can stack rings in the correct order
-tries out various roles in make-believe play -
30-36 months physical
-likes to be in constant motion
-enjoys games involving running
-goes upstairs by alternating feet, but goes down one foot at a time
-climbs quickly on jungle gym to reach the top
-climbs up side ladder and slides down
