Childhood Development
Newborn to 4 years old
N E W B O R N - 2 M O N T H S
- smile
- look at parents
- react to noises
- follow objects with their eyes
- pushes up when on stomach
4 M O N T H S
- roll over
- bring objects to his/her mouth
- recognizes people
- fear strangers
- babble
- show emotion
- sit without support
6 M O N T H S
- begin communicating ( point, make noises, etc)
- crawl and pull up on things to stand
- move things from one hand to another
- make many "sounds"
- play peek-a-boo
- grasp small foods between their thumb and index finger
9 M O N T H S
- begin communicating (pointing, making noises, etc.)
- crawl and pull up to stand
- move things from one hand to another
- make many "sounds"
- play peek-a-boo
- grasp small foods between thumb and fingers
12 M O N T H S
- try repeating words
- wave "bye-bye"
- understand simple directions
- start using items correctly ( hair brush, spoon, cup, toothbrush, etc.)
- put things in containers and remove them
- begin walking
- find hidden objects
18 M O N T H S
- focus on what they see and what they are doing at the moment
- shake, throw ,and taste things in order to know how to react to them
- crawl, stand, and/or walk
2 Y E A R S
- pretend play
- increase vocabulary
- point to their body parts
- scribble
- move up and down steps
- undress themselves
- drink from a cup
3 Y E A R S
- be more independent
- play with other children
- stand on tiptoes
- kick a ball
- run
- speak in short sentences
- follow two-step directions
- sort objects
- begin to show hand dominance
4 Y E A R S
- carry on a conversation
- pedal a tricycle or bike
- play make believe
- dress and undress themselves
- thrive with routine
- talk about likes and dislikes
- use scissors
- tell stories
.. and so much more !!!