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  -Crawls forward or backward with varying speed.
 -May be able to back down stairs
 -Walks into ball but unable to kick ball
 -Climbs on chairs, sofas, and tables
 -Walks fast and runs stiffly
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  -Discovers ability to do make things by own actions
 -Remembers where objects belong.
 -Says "no" more often than any other word.
 -Likes to look at picture books and pats recognized pictures
 -Enjoys working with shapes on form board
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  -Loves to run, jump, and climb.
 -Builds towers of 5 or 6 blocks.
 -Walks with more coordination and assurance.
 -Imitates simple actions on request.
 -Can throw ball into basket.
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  -Learns to distinguish different sounds and smells.
 -Follows simple directions.
 -Interested in sound repetition.
 -Completes simple jigsaw puzzle of two to three pieces.
 -Continues to ask "What's that?"
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  -Plays on swings, ladders, and other playground equipment.
 -Kicks ball forward.
 -Can soap hands and arms easily.
 -Opens doors by turning knobs.
 - Climbs everywhere indoors, even in forbidden places.
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  -Like to imitate drawings of older children
 -Can follow two-step commands
 -Uses two word sentences
 -Becomes increasingly interested in children's TV shows
 -Distinguishes between "before" and "after
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  -Climbs quickly on jungle gyms to reach the top.
 -Walks on tippy toes.
 -Eats with a fork.
 -Likes to be in constant motion, running or walking.
 -Enjoys games involving running.
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  -Begins to classify objects into general categories.
 -Can stack rings in the correct order.
 -Vocabulary starts at about 500 words and increases to 900-1000 in this period.
 -Tries out various roles in make-believe play.
