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Birth
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13-18 months : Physical
-Stand erect with slight support
-Stand alone for short time
-Cruises furniture
-May be able to walk sideways
-Walks fast or runs stiffly -
13-18 months : Cognitive
-Begins to form concepts
-Gradually refines concepts
-Short attention span
-Likes to look at picture books and pats recognized pictures
-Vocabulary increases to 6-10 words -
19-24 months: Physical
-Walks with more coordination and assurance
-Runs without falling often
-Hangs from bars with grasping of hands
-Bounces and sways and simple dancing movements
-Can seat self in small chair with ease -
19-24 months : Cognitive
-Progress from single imitation to imaginive play
-Complete simple jigsaw with 2-3 pieces
-Follow simple directions
-Idenitifies familiar objects on TV screen
-May be able to draw crude pictures and interpret what they are -
25-30 months : Cognitive
-Becomes increasingly interested in children's TV shows
-Becomes more skilled putting puzzles together
-Likes to listen to tapes and records of stories and songs
-Can remember and follow three step commands
-Distinguishes between before and after -
25-30 months : Physical
-Enjoys running but is unable to measure sudden stops
-Climbs quickly on jungle gym to reach the top
-Plays on swings, ladders, and other playground equipment
-Sits in adult chairs and may be preferred over smaller chairs
-Throws ball over head but without aiming -
31-36 months : Cognitive
-Studies the environment with all 5 senses
-May still confuse fact and fantasy
-Tells tall tales
-Has vocabulary of 1500 words
-Speaks in 2-5 word sentences -
31-36 months : Physical
-Improves overall condition
-Goes up and down stairs using alternate feet
-Likes to try jumping from greater heights when assistance is given
-May continue to use both feet when coming downstairs
