Developmental Milestones

Birth to 3 Months I begin to smile or move when primary senses are activated. I will regard people and objects briefly, and my eyes will track in small arcs. When I am on my stomach I can lift my chin up off the mattress and turn my head . I will watch the movement of my own hands and will bring them to my mouth. I love to imitate tongue movements and I will smile at familiar faces.		4 to 6 Months I will search with my eyes for sound and scan objects briefly. I like to bring my feet to my mouth. I can hold my head steady when you support me in sitting. I will reach for fallen objects. I will bring my hands to midline (places both hands on bottle during feeding). I will smile and look at your when you speak to me. I love to have my head covered and uncovered with a cloth, such as during a game of peek-a-boo.

7 to 12 Months I like a variety of textured and flavored foods. I can crawl independently. I will also start to walk with both hands held and then all by myself. I like to poke and point at things using my index finger. I can release items voluntarily and place objects into a container. I understand my name and other words you use a lot. I like to babble when I play alone.		1 to 2 Years I will start to get upset when my diaper is messy. I can walk without help. I like to push, pull, or carry large toys while I am walking. I love to mark up paper with a crayon and scribble imitatively. I love to help you do housework or an adult job. I can say between 15 and 20 words. I am proud of the things I can do and can solve simple problems.

2 to 3-1/2 Years I can start to brush my teeth with some assistance. I can feed myself using utensils. I am using 2-3 word sentences regularly. I will cooperate when it is time to pick up my toys. I love to look at books and have them read to me. I will copy the drawing of horizontal, vertical lines, cross, and circle.		3-1/2 to 5 Years I have a longer attention span. I talk a lot now and ask a lot of questions. I want real adult things and keep the art projects I make. I reveal my feelings to you in dramatic play. I like to play with friends, but I don't like to lose. I sometimes share my stuff and take turns. I can write my first name. I can name six basic colors.