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Baby is born
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13-36 months
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13-15 months cognitive
Begins to form concepts. Loves to mimic actions. Explores different features of objects as if studying them. Has very short memory and almost no forethought. Slowly increases vocabulary. May repeat sounds. Recognizes names of major body parts. -
13-15 months Physical Development
Large Motor Skills
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ooNEVi5qm7k
Toddlers may stand erect with only slight support. Takes steps while holding onto parents hands. Crawls forward or backward when first taking steps. May climb stairs on hands or knees. Can sit in a small chair for a short time. -
16-18 month old physical development
May be able to walk sideways. Stands on either foot with support. Walks fast and runs stiffy. Squats down smoothly. Jumps with both feet. Pushes and pulls large toys around the floor. May show hand preference. Adds hand gestures to spoken language. -
16-18 months cognitive development
Gradually refines concepts. Remembers where objects belong. Has short attention span. Identifies simple pictures in books. Scribbles more freely but also can imitate strokes in drawings. Vocab increases to 6 to 10 words. -
19-21 month old physical development
Walks sideways and backwards. Runs without falling. Loves to jump and climb. Can kick large ball without stepping on it. Hangs from bar grasping with hands. Sits on the floor from standing position quite easily. -
19-21 months cognitive development
Progresses from simple immitation to imaginative play. Can remember familiar objects without seeing them. Places circles, triangles, and squares in form board. Is interested in tiny things. Completes simple jigsaw puzzles of two to three pieces. Learns to distinguish different sounds and smells. -
22-24 months physical development
Walks with more coordination and assurance. Walks sideways and backward with ease. Likes to walk on low walls and perform other stunts. Throws ball overhead instead of tossing. Alternates between standing and sitting positions easily. -
22-24 months cognitive development
Becomes interested in the outcome of activities rather than just the activities themselves. Curious about objects in the environment feels squeezes and pushes objects. Follows simple instructions. May be able to draw pictrues and interperet them. Has vocabulary of 50 or more words. -
24-30 months physical development
Improves motor skills as torso lengthens. Enjoys running but is unable to measure sudden stops. Climbs on jungle gym with fair amount of ease. Kicks ball forward. Like to take lids off of jars. Opens doors by turning knobs. Throws ball overhead but without aiming. -
24-30 months cognivtive development
Becomes increasingly interested in tv. Understands cause and effects in terms of behavior. Enjoys playing house and imitating family situations.Distinguishes between before and after. Can follow two step commands. Vocabulary starts at 200 words and increases to 500. -
30-36 months physical development
Likes to be in constant motion, running or walking sideways or backward. Enjoys games involving running. Goes up stairs by alternating feet. Sits in adult chairs and may prefer these to smaller chairs. Catches large ball with arms and hands out straight. Walks on tiptoe. -
30-36 months cognitive development
Begins to classify objects into general categories. Uses symbolic representation in make believe play. Becomes more skilled in putting puzzles together. Can remember to follow three step commands. Identifies familiar objects by touch. Recognizes self in photographs. Tries new play activities to discover more about how things work.
