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2 months
-Begins to smile at people.
-Coos, makes gurgling sounds.
-Tries to look at parents.
-Turns head towards sounds. -
4 months
-Smiles spontaneously, especially at people.
-Begins to babble.
-Responds to affection.
-Uses hands and eyes together, such as seeing a toy and reaching for it. -
6 months
-Knows familiar faces and begins to know a stranger.
-Responds to own name.
-Brings things to mouth.
-Begins to sit without support. -
9 months
-Maybe be clingy with familiar adults.
-Understands “no”
-Plays peek-a-boo.
-Pulls to stand. -
1 year
-Shy or nervous around strangers.
-Says “mama” and “dada” and exclamation like “uh-oh”
-Explores things in different ways, like shaking & banging things
-May stand alone -
18 months
-May have temper tantrums.
-Says several single words.
-Points to get the attention of others.
-Walks alone. -
2 years
-Copies others, especially adults and older children.
-Says sentences with 2 to 4 words.
-Begins to sort shapes and colors.
-Begins to run. -
4 years
-Plays “mom” and “dad”
-Tells stories.
-Understands the idea of counting.
-Hops and stands on one foot up to 2 seconds. -
3 years
-Takes turns in games.
-Follows instructions with 2 or 3 steps.
-Copies a circle with a pencil or crayon.
-Runs easily. -
5 years
-Wants to be like friends.
-Speaks very clearly.
-Can print some letters or numbers.
-Can use the toilet on their own.
