Developmental Milestones

Question 1

2 months

Answer 1

• “coos at two”
• coos
• turns head to sounds
• holds head up during tummy time
• follows items with eyes

Question 2

4 months

Answer 2

• “elbows on floor at four” months
• babbles/copies sounds heard
• reaches for toys, shakes them (ex. rattle)
• able to hold head up steadily independently
• pushes up to elbows when on tummy

Question 3

6 months

Answer 3

• “starts to sit at six” months
• takes turns making sounds and stringing vowels together when babbling (“ah” “eh” “oh”)
• brings hands and toys to mouth
• rolls to both sides
• begins to sit without support
• supports weight on legs when standing

Question 4

9 months

Answer 4

• “sits on hiney at niney” months
• “mamama” “bababa”
• points to things
• plays peek-a-boo
• uses pincer grasp
• sits without support
• crawls
• stands when holding onto furniture

Question 5

1 year

Answer 5

• “parents please stay near at a year”
• increased stranger danger/parent attachment
• tries to repeat words you say
• shakes head for “no” and waves “bye”
• says “mama” and “dada”
• copies gestures
• enjoys banging, throwing, and shaking things
• follows simple directions
• starts cruising using furniture
• may start taking first few steps

Question 6

1.5 years (18 months)

Answer 6

• “walking my own path at one and a half” years
• becoming more independent and involved in ADLs/self-care
• starts to engage in pretend play (ex. feeding a doll)
• able to say several single words
• points for what they want and at things of interest
• scribbles
• able to walk alone
• helps to undress
• good with a cup, spoons

Question 7

2 years

Answer 7

• “playing with peers at 2 whole years”
• excited to play with other kids
• shows independent/defiant behaviors
• speaks 2-4 word sentences
• can point to and name pictures (ex. cat, dog)
• able to sort colors and shapes
• able to kick a ball
• able to walk up/down stairs while holding on
• can build a 4 block tower

Question 8

3 years

Answer 8

• “take turns with me at three”
• engages in turn-taking games and imaginary play
• able to express concern and show affection
• able to dress/undress independently
• ca speak in 2-3 sentence conversations (can use “I,” “me,” and “we” statements)
• can complete a 3-4 piece puzzle
• can use levers/buttons/screws
• can build a 6 block tower (tip: can count 2x age in blocks)
• learns how to ride a tricycle
• begins alternating feet to walk up/down stairs
• runs and climbs well (enjoys playgrounds)

Question 9

4 years

Answer 9

• “make believe more at 4”
• “counting numbers, colors, more - I can do so much at four!”
• plays house and engages in make-believe play
• talks about his/her interests
• able to tell stories and knows songs by memory
• able to draw a person with 2-4 body parts
• can stand on 1 foot for 2 seconds
• can catch a bounced ball

Question 10

5 years

Answer 10

• “making stores come alive at five”
• wants friends and wants to fit in
• can tell simple stories in full sentences
• can count to 10+
• can draw a person with 6+ body parts
• able to copy shapes and print some letters/numbers
• can hop/stand on 1 foot for 10+ senconds
• able to use a fork and spoon