child dev milestone
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8/2/2019 Child Dev Milestone
1/6
Usually responds toobjects or faces as theymove
Plays with fingers, handsand toes
Holds and manipulates
objects; sucks oneverything!
Reacts to sound of voices,rattle or bell
Vocalizes to him/herself,people and toys
Can raise him/herself
up on forearms (whileon tummy) and holdhead up
Rolls from back totummy (by 4-6 months)
Can smile at self inmirror (by 5 months)
Can grab at objects (by 6months)
Makes some soundsother than crying (by 2months)
Begins cooing onesyllable (by 3 months)
Makes first consonantsounds (by 4 months)
Babblesspontaneously
Acquires sounds ofnative language (by 6months
Listens attentively tosounds and voices (by 1month)
Cries deliberately forassistance (by 1 month)
Coordinates eye move-
ments (by 2 months)
Discovers hands and feetas extension of self(by 3 months)
Likes to repeatenjoyable acts (by 4months)
Recognizes and respondsto name (by 5 months)
Studies objects intently(by 6 months)
Reacts to discomfortand pain
Recognizes parents voice
Makes eye contact
Shows affection by look-
ing, waving, kicking andsmiling
Shows feelings of securitywhen held or talked to
Expresses delight
May form attachment toone special object
Laughs when tickled
Builds trust when criesare answered
May begin to cling toprimary caregiver
Talk with and hold baby.Give him/her interestingthings to see.
Perform the itsy bitsyspider or other funfinger plays.
Provide safe, washabletoys for children to lookat and suck on.
Place toys near andabove baby, encourginghim/her to roll over fora better view.
Play instruments in the
classroom. Talk about theinstrument.
Respond quickly to achilds cry. Children atthis age need to knowthey can trust you.
Use wall and floormirrors to point out the
beautiful baby.
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8/2/2019 Child Dev Milestone
2/6
Puts together long seriesof syllables
Responds appropriately
to a few specific words(by 9 months)
Speaks a few recogniza-ble words
Produces gestures tocommunicate (by 7months)
Learns how to taketurns making soundsin conversation
Learns to crawl, standup and walk
Sits without support
(by 8 months)
Transfers toys fromhand to hand
Sees almost everythingwith good vision
Begins to cruise andeventually walk
Develops eye-handcoordination
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Anticipates events (by 7months)
Finds hidden objects (by
10 months)
Can point to body parts
Puts nesting toys togethercorrectly
Develops expectationsabout familiar events
Waves bye-bye
Enjoys being with otherchildren
Has an increased drive
for independence
Expresses anger moredramatically
Has a fear of strangers
Is aware of socialapproval or disapproval
Performs for others
Has pride in personalaccomplishments
Provide safe and steadyfurniture.
Place interesting things
in the environment sothe children will wantto get them.
Play a mimic game. Puta toy in one hand andthen transfer it to theother. Encourage babyto do the same.
Hold babys hands ashe/she takes steps.Be sure to cheer!
Play social games suchas peek-a-boo and pat-a-cake. It helps developsocial, language andphysical skills.
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8/2/2019 Child Dev Milestone
3/6
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Picks up small objectswith pointer finger andthumb
Can build a tower ofcubes
Can throw a ball
Walks well
Turns pages in a book
Can walk while holding
an object
Has expressive vocabu-lary of 4-10 words(by 13-15 months)
Has expressive vocabu-lary of 10-20 words(by 18 months)
Can listen and respondto simple directions
Identifies family mem-bers in photographs
Enjoys cause and effectrelationship
Is able to make choicesbetween clear alternatives
Begins to solve problems
Remembers more
Prefers to keepcaregiver in sight whileexploring environment
Demands personalattention
May reveal stubbornness
Unable to share
Responds to simplerequests
Put small pieces of softfood on babys high chairso he/she can practicepicking up food.
Stick with daily routinesto help children developa sense of order.
Display toys clearly onlow shelves.
Talk with the children.Read to them.
Gather family photos andcreate a classroom photoalbum. Talk about thepictures.
Use age-appropriate grossmotor equipment, soft
blocks, soft balls andbeanbags in your
classroom.
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8/2/2019 Child Dev Milestone
4/6
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Can draw scribbles
Kicks backward andforward
Stands on a balancebeam
Walks up stairs withhelp
Runs well
Enjoys riding small-wheeled riding toys
Drinks from a straw
Has expressive vocabu-
lary of 20-25 words
Uses 2-word phrases tocommunicate
Uses gestures tocommunicate
Begins using courtesywords (please, thank
you) occasionally
Sorts shapes and
colors
Mimics adult behavior
Points to and namesobjects
Refers to self by name
Learns by helping
Learns concepts such assize, shape and weight ashe/she moves and plays
with objects in theenvironment.
Is possesive
Begins to showempathy
Reveals a sense of trust
Begins to play next tochildren
Shows emotions of pride
and embarrassment
May dawdle
Engages in imaginativeplay
Tests limits ofbehavior
Performs for an audience
Let them help you
prepare a snack orother task.
Try to expand their lan-guage. If a toddler says,ball say Yes, this is a
big, red ball!
Stock art area with lotsof crayons and paper.
Encourage table drawingas well as easel drawing.
Have more than one ofeverything. Sharing isdifficult at this age.
Encourage children toshow off their skills.Include a big round of
applause!
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8/2/2019 Child Dev Milestone
5/6
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Walks backwards
Can balance on one foot(by 3 years)
Strings large beads
Holds scissors correctly
Zips and snaps
Learns to use the potty
Walks up and downstairs independently
Combines words to form
short sentences
Uses plurals
Answers routinequestions
Provides appropriateanswers
Comprehends somepronouns
Follows two stepdirections
Comprehends size
Beginning to understandtime sequences (e.g.
before lunch)
Matches shapes andcolors
Counts and manipulatesobjects
Is beginning to thinkabout consequences
Is able to concentrate forlonger periods of time
Has a strong sense of
ownership
May begin cooperativeplay
May show need forsecurity object
Is becoming moreindependent
Provide dolls and simple
props like cups andplates to encourage imag-ination and role play.
Stringing activities aregreat at this age!
Play games that requirebalancing.
Practice cutting withscissors on a one-on-onebasis.
Help them snap and ziptheir own coats.
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8/2/2019 Child Dev Milestone
6/6
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Can hop on one foot,skip and jump
Can catch a ball withboth hands
Can catch a beanbag
Dresses and undresses
him/herself
Can copy a simple design
Uses scissors to cut astraight line
Uses possessives
Uses double negatives
Joins sentences
Can answer how, who,when questions
Follows up to 4 stepdirections
Uses third person
Tells simple jokes
Has a 2000 wordvocabulary
Comprehends specialconcepts (e.g. around, infront, high, next to)
Rote counts up to 20
Can complete a 6-8 piecepuzzle
Begins to understandtime concepts
Understands simple mathconcepts
Recalls main details ofa story
Enjoys being with otherchildren
Has an increased drivefor independence
Expresses anger moredramatically
Is aware of socialapproval or disapproval
Performs for others
Has pride in personalaccomplishments
Develops sex roleidentification
Begins taking turns andnegotiating
During circle time,engage children inconversation with youand each other.
Encourage dramatic playwith puppets, dress upclothes, etc.
Tell children whenthings will happen.Give them warnings
before time is up.
Add show and share timeto weekly activities.
Add puzzles to manip-ulatives area. Help
them when they firsttry a new puzzle.
Develop a math areacomplete with cashregister, money, sortingtoys and calculators.
Provide books thatencourage positive gen-der associations, ratherthan gender bias.
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