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By 6 months:

  • □1 Lift head while lying on back
  • □2 Roll from back to stomach

    □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

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    By 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…DON’T BE ALARMED, BUT DO CONTACT US...so that we can assist you in finding out if your child has a special need or difficulty which may require immediate or future attention.

    Lee and Collier Counties have resources available to help children who may have a delay in development.

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