Many problems that can affect a child’s learning can go undetected until a child reaches school age and that wastes precious time. Many children can…
By 6 months:
□2 Roll from back to stomach |
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□3 Move a toy from one hand to another |
□4 Be scared by loud or strange noises |
□5 Babble and say some sounds |
□6 Pick up small objects |
□7 Reach arms out to be pick up |
□8 Let you know likes or desires |
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y 12 months:□7 Walk alone or with assistance |
□8 Turn body when sitting |
□9 Throw small toys or other objects |
□10 Shake head "no" |
□11 Let go of something when you try to take it away |
□12 Say at least one word other than "mama" and "dada" |
□13 Cooperate while being dressed |
□14 Move toward you when you call |
By 18 months:
□1 Walk (not creep) upstairs |
□2 Turn book pages 2 or 3 at a time |
□3 Throw a toy while standing and without falling |
□4 Try to fill a spoon and feed self (with spills) |
□5 Say at least 6 understandable words |
□6 Point at what he/she wants |
□7 Imitate some of the things he/she sees you do (sweeping, dusting, etc.) |
□8 Play with other children (not without some arguments) |
By 2 years:
□1 Run without falling |
□2 Walk up and down stairs |
□3 Turn pages of a book one at a time |
□4 Use pronouns (me, you, mine, etc,) |
□5 Use short (2-3 word) sentences |
□6 Take off pants and shoes |
□7 Begin to express a need to go to the toilet |
□8 Comply with requests without too much fuss (usually) |
By 2-2 ½ years:
□1 Jump with both feet at the same time |
□2 Throw a ball overhand |
□3 Unbutton some buttons |
□4 Hold a pencil or crayon like you do |
□5 Use the plural for common words |
□6 Say first and last name when asked |
□7 Use the word "I" correctly most of the time |
□8 Drink from a regular glass or cup without assistance |
By 3 years:
□1 Pedal a tricycle |
□2 Dry hands when reminded |
□3 Alternate steps and feet while going upstairs |
□4 Dress and undress (including buttons) without too much trouble |
□5 Tell you things that have happened or that he/she has done |
□6 Know whether he/she is a boy or girl |
□7 Take turns while playing (usually) |
□8 Play fairly well with other children |
□9 Share toys with others (usually) |
By 4 years:
□1 Try to hop or skip |
□2 Button clothes completely |
□3 Alternate steps and feet while going downstairs |
□4 Catch a ball most of the time when thrown |
□5 Repeat a favorite nursery rhyme or song |
□6 Recognize basic colors |
□7 "Show off" or :tell little lies" from time to time |
□8 Cooperate when playing with a small group of children |
By 5 years:
□1 Alternate feet while skipping |
□2 Jump over low objects |
□3 Jump rope (reasonably well) |
□4 Use butter knife to spread |
□5 Print first name |
□6 Start to ask what words mean |
□7 Tie shoes (sometimes not tight enough, but knows how) |
□8 Help with little chores around the house |
□9 Compete with other children in game (usually sticks to the rules) |
Most children develop skills at approximately the same age. If your child cannot perform these tasks for his/her age…
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