Toddler Timeline

  • Birth

    Birth
  • 12-15 months - Physical

    12-15 months - Physical
    • Stands alone
    • Finger feeds
    • Bends over to pick up an object
    • Walks backwards
  • 12-15 months - Cognitive

    12-15 months - Cognitive
    • Imitates others
    • Enjoys looking at their reflection
    • Says 2 words
    • Plays simple games like 'Peek-a-boo'
  • 16-18 months - Physical

    16-18 months - Physical
    • Turns the pages of books
    • Can pedal on a trike
    • Scribbles well
    • Brushes teeth with help
  • 16-18 months - Cognitive

    16-18 months - Cognitive
    • Becomes attached to an object or toy
    • Has temper tantrums when frustrated
    • Exhibit more indepence
    • Points to get attention of others
  • 19-21 months - Physical

    19-21 months - Physical
    • Can use a fork and spoon
    • Can run
    • Can walk up steps
    • Can take off own clothes with help
  • 19-21 months - Cognitive

    19-21 months - Cognitive
    • Can set simple goals
    • Learns words at a rate of 10 or more a day
    • Trys to 'feed' a doll
    • Look for hidden items
  • 22-24 months - Physical

    22-24 months - Physical
    • Can kick a ball forward
    • Start hitting, kicking, and biting others
    • Can walk down stairs
    • Climbs onto and off furniture without help
  • 22-24 months - Cognitive

    22-24 months - Cognitive
    • Can use 50 single words
    • Follows two-step requests
    • Can name a simple picture in a book
    • Takes more interest in playing with other children
  • 24-30 months - Physical

    24-30 months - Physical
    • Balances on one foot
    • Takes off clothes
    • Can wash and dry hands
    • Jumps off ground
  • 24-30 months - Cognitive

    24-30 months - Cognitive
    • Speaks clearly most of the time
    • Can arrange things in categories
    • Enjoys simple songs and stories
    • Talks about themselves
  • 30-36 months - Physical

    30-36 months - Physical
    • Can throw a ball overhand
    • Can pedal on a tricycle
    • Holds writing instrument with , not fist
    • Can pour liquid from one container to another
  • 30-36 months - Cognitive

    30-36 months - Cognitive
    • Knows 6 body parts
    • Can name a color
    • Can identify a friend by name
    • Have 2-3 sentence conversations