Cognitive Milestones ( learning , thinking , problem-solving )
• Tries to use things the right way , like a phone , cup , or book
• Stacks at least two small objects , like blocks
Movement / Physical Development Milestones
• Takes a few steps on his own
• Uses fingers to feed herself some food
2 Years - Eats with a spoon
30 Months - Turns book pages , one at a time , when you read to them
18 Months - Looks at a few pages in a book with you
18 MONTHS
Social / Emotional Milestones
• Moves away from you , but looks to make sure you are close by
• Points to show you something interesting
• Puts hands out for you to wash them
• Looks at a few pages in a book with you
• Helps you dress him by pushing arm through sleeve or lifting up foot
Language / Communication Milestones
• Tries to say three or more words besides “ mama ” or “ dada ”
• Follows one-step directions without any gestures , like giving you the toy when you say , “ Give it to me .”
Cognitive Milestones ( learning , thinking , problem-solving )
• Copies you doing chores , like sweeping with a broom
• Plays with toys in a simple way , like pushing a toy car
Movement / Physical Development Milestones
• Walks without holding on to anyone or anything
• Scribbles
• Drinks from a cup without a lid and may spill sometimes
• Feeds himself with his fingers
• Tries to use a spoon
• Climbs on and off a couch or chair without help
TWO YEARS
Social / Emotional Milestones
• Notices when others are hurt or upset , like pausing or looking sad when someone is crying
• Looks at your face to see how to react in a new situation
Language / Communication Milestones
• Points to things in a book when you ask , like “ Where is the bear ?”
• Says at least two words together , like “ More milk .”
• Points to at least two body parts when you ask him to show you
• Uses more gestures than just waving and pointing , like blowing a kiss or nodding yes
Cognitive Milestones ( learning , thinking , problem-solving )
• Holds something in one hand while using the other hand ; for example , holding a container and taking the lid off
• Tries to use switches , knobs , or buttons on a toy
• Plays with more than one toy at the same time , like putting toy food on a toy plate Shows you what she can do by saying , “ Look at me !”
• Follows simple routines when told , like helping to pick up toys when you say , “ It ’ s clean-up time .”
Movement / Physical Development Milestones
• Kicks a ball
• Runs
• Walks ( not climbs ) up a few stairs with or without help
• Eats with a spoon
30 MONTHS
Social / Emotional Milestones
• Plays next to other children and sometimes plays with them
• Shows you what she can do by saying , “ Look at me !”
• Follows simple routines when told , like helping to pick up toys when you say , “ It ’ s clean-up time .”
Language / Communication Milestones
• Says about 50 words
• Says two or more words together , with one action word , like “ Doggie run ”
• Names things in a book when you point and ask , “ What is this ?”
• Says words like “ I ,” “ me ,” or “ we ” Cognitive Milestones ( learning , thinking , problem-solving )
• Uses things to pretend , like feeding a block to a doll as if it were food
• Shows simple problem-solving skills , like standing on a small stool to reach something
• Follows two-step instructions like “ Put the toy down and close the door .”
• Shows he knows at least one color , like pointing to a red crayon when you ask , “ Which one is red ?”
Movement / Physical Development Milestones
• Uses hands to twist things , like turning doorknobs or unscrewing lids
• Takes some clothes off by himself , like loose pants or an open jacket
• Jumps off the ground with both feet
• Turns book pages , one at a time , when you read to her
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