Toddler

Toddler Timeline

  • Baby is born

    Baby is born
  • 13-18 Months (physical)

    13-18 Months (physical)
    ~ Crawls over small barriers
    ~ Climbs on small chairs
    ~ Cruises along with furniture
    ~ Sits by collapsing when taking first few steps
  • 13-18 Months (cognitive)

    13-18 Months (cognitive)
    • Begins to form concepts
    • Mimics other actions
    • Slowly increases vocabulary
    • May attempt to imitate words
  • 19-24 Months (physical)

    19-24 Months (physical)
    ~ Walks sideways and backwards
    ~ Runs without falling often
    ~ Can kick large items
    ~ Loves to run, jump, and climb
  • 19-24 Months (cognitive)

    19-24 Months (cognitive)
    • Likes to color
    • Interested in tiny things like bugs
    • Can remember familiar objects
    • Imaginative play starts
  • 25-30 Months (physical)

    25-30 Months (physical)
    ~ Kicks ball forward
    ~ Climbs everywhere
    ~ Throws ball without aiming
    ~ Plays on swings
    ~ Enjoys running but cannot measure sudden stops
  • 25-30 Months (cognitive)

    25-30 Months (cognitive)
    • Becomes interested in childrens TV shows
    • Understands cause and effect in terms of behavior
    • Likes to imitate drawings of older kids
    • Can follow two-step commands
  • 31-36 Months (physical)

    31-36 Months (physical)
    ~ Likes to be in constant motion
    ~Enjoys games involoving running
    ~ Climbs quickly on jungle gym
    ~ Walks on tiptoes
  • 31-36 Months (cognitive)

    31-36 Months (cognitive)
    • More skilled in putting puzzles together
    • Recognizes self in pictures
    • Can stack rings in correct order
    • Identifies familiar objects by touch