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Birth
Child first exposed to environment. -
13-15 Months Physical Development
May try to turn doorknobs.
Can sit in a small chair for a short time.
Uses spoon ,spilling little. -
13-15 Months Intellectual Development
Discovers ability to make things happen by own actions.
Looks in correct place for toys that roll of sight.
May attempt to imitate words others say -
16-18 Months Physical Development
Walks fast and runs stiffly.
Pushes and pulls large toys around the floor.
Likes to grab anything and everything. -
16-18 Months Intellectual Development
Remember where objects belong.
Enjoys working with shapes on form board.
Obeys command "Give it to me" -
19-21 Months Physical Development
Can kick large ball without stepping on it.
Can fold piece of paper once imitating demonstration.
Squats easily in play. -
19-21 Months Intellectual Development
Looks at books for longer periods of time ,studying pictures.
Associates tool with function it performs ,such as hammer for banging.
Combines two different words. -
22-24 Months Physical Development
Can throw ball into basket.
Holds crayons with thumb and fingers.
Likes to play with modeling clay. -
22-24 Months Intellectual Development
Recognizes when picture in book is upside down.
Is able to ask for things using simple words.
Identifies familiar objects on TV. -
24-30 Months Physical Development
Throws ball overhead but without aiming.
Climbs everywhere indoors ,even in forbidden places.
Can soap hands and arms easily. -
24-30 Months Intellectual Development
Becomes increasingly interested in children's TV shows.
Understands cause and effect in term of own behavior.
Can follow two steps command. -
30-36 Months Intellectual Development
Recognizes self in photographs.
Tries new play activities to discover more about how things work.
Creates two- to three- word sentences ,including verbs. -
30-36 Months Physical Development
Likes to be in constant motion,running or walking sideways or backward.
Sits in adult chairs and prefers these to smaller chairs.