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Baby is Born
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Baby's First Birthday
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Standing Alone and Walking
13-15 months
On average most infants:
-stand alone or with little support
-proficiently crawls at varying speeds and around objects
-creeps and crawls on furniture -
Learning Concepts
13-15 months
Infant:
-notices and mimics actions of adults
-recognizes and explores objects and organization
-has short memory and no forethought -
Walking Skills
16-18 months Most babies have mastered:
-Walking fast or sideways.
-Throwing motion improved, capable of pushing and pulling toys across the floor, but unable kick a ball. -
Exploration
16 - 18 months
Most toddlers :
-refine concepts through exploration, imitation and simple thought processes
-scribbles and draws simple pictures -
Improving Coordination
18-21 months.
Most toddlers can:
- walk sideways and backwards
-run, jump, and climb stairs and furniture
-“dance”
- kick balls -
More Complex Thoughts
18-21 months
Most Toddlers:
- participate in imaginative play.
-can remember and obtain familiar objects and simple task
- complete simple jigsaw puzzles and form boards.
-distinguish between new sounds and smells -
Confidence in Coordination
22-24 months
Toddler can:
- walk forwards and backwards and make simple dancing movements with ease
- stop running quickly and perform stunts
-jump
-throw a ball over their head -
Improving Memory
22-24 months
- Becomes interested in outcomes and placement rather than just the activity or object.
- ability to recall objects
- curiosity
- follow simple directions -
Child's Second Birthday
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Growing Awkwardness
24-30 months
Enjoys running but can’t stop suddenly to avoid obstacles
-climbs on furniture and playground equipment
baby fat disappears -
Land of Make Believe
24 -36 months
- enjoys children’s TV program and songs
- enjoys make believe play and playing house
- recognizes a imitate familiar objects -
Constant Motion
30-36 Months
- enjoys being in constant motion and games
- climbs stairs with alternating feet
- climbs more quickly on playground equipment and ladders -
Curiosity Increases
30 - 36 Months
-classify objects in categories
- explores curiosity through puzzles and toys
-identifies familiar objects and self -
Child's Third Birthday