Toddler Timeline

  • Birth

    Birth
  • 13-15 Months: Intellectual

    13-15 Months: Intellectual
    -Your toddler will look in correct place for toys that roll out of place.
    -She will also respond to her name and come when called.
  • 13-15 Months: Physical

    13-15 Months: Physical
    All About Your Toddler
    -Your toddler may stand erect with only slight support from furniture or you.
    -He will crawl forward or backward with varying speeds.
  • 16 - 18 Months;Intellectual

    16 - 18 Months;Intellectual
    Learn The Language Of Your Toddler
    -Your toddler will begin to scribble more freely but also can imitate strokes of drawing.
    -Your toddler will start to say "no" more than any other word.
  • 16 - 18 Months;Physical

    16 - 18 Months;Physical
    -Your toddler squats down smoothly from standing position.
    -Your toddler will also try to turn knobs of radios and tvs.
  • 19-21 Months: Intellectual

    19-21 Months: Intellectual
    -Your toddler will now start to place circles, triangles, and squares in form board, like a puzzle.
    -He will also LOVE to hear nursery rhymes.
  • 19-21 Months: Physical

    19-21 Months: Physical
    Toddler Milestones
    -Your toddler will enjoy playing on the monkey bars, with your support of course.
    -He also loves to run, jump, and climb.
  • 22 - 24 Months;Intellectual

    22 - 24 Months;Intellectual
    -Your toddler will start to recognize objects on the tv.
    -At this time your toddle will start to imitate your words and inflections.
  • 22 - 24 Months;Physical

    22 - 24 Months;Physical
    Potty Training
    -Your toddler will start to jump with both feet off the floor.
    -She may want to play with modeling clay.
    -You may start to potty train your child.
  • 24-30 Months: Intellectual

    24-30 Months: Intellectual
    At this point, your toddler will love to play house and pretend like she has her own family.
    Also, her vocabulary will increase to up to 500 words!
  • 24-30 Months: Physical

    24-30 Months: Physical
    -Your toddler can finally kick a ball forward! You can expect this all the time now.
    -Also, he will be be able to turn the pages of a book one by one.
    -By 2 1/2 your child will have reached half of his adult height.
  • 30 - 36 Months; Intellectual

    30 - 36 Months; Intellectual
    -Your toddler will begin to use symbolic representation in make believe play.
    -Your toddler will reveal intellectual curiosity in reading books and watching tv.
  • 30 - 36 Months; Physical

    30 - 36 Months; Physical
    -Your toddler will be able to climb the jungle gym quickly to reach the top.
    -Your toddler will enjoy making mud pies and sand castles.
  • 4 Years Old;Physical

    4 Years Old;Physical
    -Your child cna hop on one foot.
    -Your child can walk backwards easily.
  • Activity for 4 year old

    Activity for 4 year old
    "Making a Rhythm Stick"
    Roll a paper bag into a tight cylinder and tape securely. Allow your child to use the stick to pound on cardboard blocks, furniture, etc; to make drumming sounds.
  • 4 Years: Social/Emotional

    4 Years: Social/Emotional
    Don't be surprised if your preschooler continues to ask "why?" and "how?" to understand their world.
    Although your preschooler will start to make friends, they will often need and seek parental approval.
  • 5 Year old: Physical

    5 Year old: Physical
    Your child will LOVE to climb and play on the jungle gym and other outdoor equipment.
    Also, they will enjoy riding on a bicycle with training wheels.
  • 5 Year old: Social/Emotional

    5 Year old: Social/Emotional
    The time has come for your child to learn right from wrong!
    If you have younger children, your child will act more protective of their younger siblings.
  • Activity for 5 year old

    Activity for 5 year old
    "The Wheels on the Bus"
    Teach your children the song 'The Wheels on the Bus'. As the children become familiar with the song, add actions and props to make the song more fun.
  • 6 Years: Social/Emotional

    6 Years: Social/Emotional
    The time has come for your child to be more quarrelsome with you and seek more independence.
    They will experience rapid mood changes.
  • 6 Years: Physical

    6 Years: Physical
    Your 6 year old will love to jump rope.
    Also don't be surprised at their improved ball skills; they can now throw and catch a ball with ease and accuracy.
  • Activity for 6 Year olds

    Activity for 6 Year olds
    "Name Bingo"
    Have your child write his or her name on paper with a marker. Then show your children the alaphabet flash cards one at a time. When a letter comes up that is in your childs name, you child should cross out the letter on their paper. When all letters have been crossed out, your child wins!