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Development of a Child

By Colter534
  • Infant Stage

    Infant Stage

    • Begin to smile
    • Turn heads towards sound -Tries to look at parent -Make smoother movements with arms and legs
  • 4 Months

    4 Months

    -Spontaneous Smiling
    -Begins To Babble
    -Responds to affection
    -Watches Face Closely
  • 6 Months

    6 Months

    -Recognizes strangers versus acquaintances
    - Responds to Own Name
    -Brings Things To Mouth
    -Looks at Things Nearby
  • 9 Months

    9 Months

    -Understands "No"
    -Uses Finger to Point
    -Plays Peek-A-Boo
    -Moves Things Slowly From One Hand To Another
  • 1 Year

    1 Year

    -Shy/Nervous with strangers
    -Cries when mom/dad leave
    -Responds to simple spoken requests
    -Tries to say words you say
  • 18 Months

    18 Months

    -Temper tantrums
    -Hands things to others
    -Afraid of strangers
    -Says several single words
  • 2 Years

    2 Years

    -Copies others
    -Shows defiant behavior
    -Begins to sort shapes and colors
  • 3 Years

    3 Years

    -Copies Adults and Friends
    -Follows Instructions with 2 or 3 Steps
    -Can name most familiar things
    -Separates easily from mom/dad
  • 4 Years

    4 Years

    -Enjoys doing new things
    -Plays "mom" and "dad"
    -Tells stories
    -Can say first and last name
  • 5 Years

    5 Years

    -Wants to please friends
    -Is aware of gender
    -Can tell what's real and make believe
    -Can sing and dance