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Birth
Baby is born -
12-15 months
Physical:
May stand erect with only slight support.
May stand alone without support for a short time.
Cruises along furniture.
Takes steps while holding on to parents' hands.
Cognitive:
Begins to form concepts.
Notices actions of other children and adults. Loves to mimic all actions.
Explores different features of objects as if studying them.
Looks in correct place for toys that roll out of sight. -
16-18 Months
Physical:
May be able to walk sideways.
Stands on either foot with support.
Walks fast and runs stiffly.
Walks into ball; is unable to kick the ball.
Cognitive:
Gradually refines concepts.
Is very inquisitive about everything.
Remembers where objects belong.
Begins to figure things out through thought process. -
19-21 Months
Physical:
Runs without falling often.
Walks up and down stairs with help.
Loves to run, jump, and climb.
Responds rhythmically to music with whole body.
Cognitive:
Progresses from simple imitation to imaginative play.
Can remember familiar objects without seeing them.
Can obtain familiar objects from different room when asked.
Places circles, triangles, and squares in form board. -
22-24 Months
Physical:
Walks with more coordination and assurance.
Walks sideways and backwards with ease.
Bounces and sways in simple dancing movements.
Lacks ability to start efficiently or stop quickly while running.
Cognitive:
Becomes interested in the outcome of activities rather than just the activities themselves.
Is curious about objects in environment; feels, squeezes, pulls and pushes objects.
Follows simple directions.
Is able to match familiar objects. -
24-30 Months
Physical:
Improves motor skills as torso lengthens and baby fat begins to disappear.
Climbs on jungle gym with fair amount of ease.
Plays on swings, ladders, and other playground equipment.
Kicks ball forward.
Cognitive:
Becomes increasingly interested in children's TV shows.
Can follow two-step commands.
Solves problems by imitating past actions.
Distinguishes between before and after. -
30-36 Months
Physical:
Likes to be in constant motion, running or walking sideways or backward.
Enjoys games involving running.
Climbs quickly on jungle gym to reach the top.
Cognitive:
Uses symbolic representation in make-believe play.
Recognizes self in photographs.
Identifies familiar objects by touch.
Can stack rings in the correct order.
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