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12 months cognitive and physical
imitate the sounds and activities of others
babble different word-like sounds
indicate wants with gestures other than crying
clap hands and bang objects together
say one word other than “mama” or “dada”
crawl well
walk holding onto furniture well
pull off socks -
13 month cognitive and physical
say two or more words other than “mama” or “dada”
stand well
bend over to pick up objects
take a few steps
walk with help -
14 month cognitive and physical
stand well
walk with help
take a few steps unassisted
eat with fingers
empty containers filled with objects
put objects back in container
say three or more words other than “mama” or “dada” -
15 month cognitive and physical
toddle well
walk backwards
use three or more words regularly
play with ball
climb stairs
laugh at funny things -
16-18 month cognitive
One of the most remarkable things about toddlers is their ability to set their own pace, no matter how busy their parents are, as they focus on investigating their expanding world. As they approach 18 months, babies' insatiable curiosity drives them to experiment and observe according to their own schedule. As their brains grow, toddlers are better able to remember past experiences and events. They begin to mimic what they've seen others do several hours or even days earlier. For the first time, -
16-18 month physical
Standing, walking, balancing, crouching, and climbing become obsessions to be practiced all day (and sometimes all night!). As they become steadier on their feet, babies will walk less on their toes and use a narrower stance. After that, running is only a heartbeat away, often before parents are prepared. If you thought your toddler was busy before, watch out! The pace is really going to pick up. Babies' fine motor and problem solving skills continue to improve. -
19-21 months cognitive and physical
I can kick a large ball, but I’m awkward doing it.
I can stack rings, fit a peg into a hole, and place a lid on a shoebox.
I can stack three or four small blocks on top of each other if you show me how it’s done.
I love to move to music and can occasionally match the beat.I know that you will return when you go out, but I may still cry when you leave.
I can point to the body parts of a doll.
I can hold a pencil in my fist and scribble. I like to make marks on paper with a big crayon or washable -
22-24 month cognitive and physical
I turn doorknobs and open doors.
I walk up and down stairs. I put both feet on each step and hold on to the railing.
I can walk on a line and even take a few steps backward. I can run fairly well.
I wash and dry my hands with help,I am beginning to understand what “today” and “tomorrow,” mean, but I cannot understand “yesterday.”
I have a good idea of where things are located around the house.
I remember some places where I have been.
I like to stack things and knock them down, pull things apart -
24-30 cognitive and physical
I run fairly well, but I still may fall.
I stay dry for longer periods, but I may not be ready for toilet learning.
I enjoy jumping off a low step.
I enjoy being pushed on a swing.
I like to scribble.
I am beginning to walk on tiptoe.
I can blow bubbles.
I “tell” you what I’m thinking, but it doesn’t always make sense to you.
I am beginning to understand “slow” and “fast”, “light” and “heavy”.
I think of other children as objects. I sometimes poke them or pull their hair to see what they will do -
30-36 month cognitive and physical
I have more bowel and bladder control.
I like filling, dumping and rolling things
I stack blocks and build things.
I can play well alone.
I play alongside other children.
I like to watch other children playing.
I often throw things when I am playing with other children. I also hit, and sometimes I may bite. I do this to get what I want.
I like to hear my name used in stories.
I like to hear about what I was like as a baby.
