milstones in childhood Flashcards
takes some independant steps
brings food to mouth with fingers and hands
15 months
walks unassisted
climbs on furniture independantly
scribbles
drinks from an open cup independantly
18 months
runs
goes up steps
kicks ball
feeds self with spoon
2 years
jumps with 2 feet off the ground
turns pages of a book
2.5 years
can independantly put on some clothes
uses a fork
can string large items eg. beads, pasta
3 years
catches a big ball
can undo buttons
tripod pencil grip
4 years
hops on a single foot
fastens buttons
5 years
not yet holding or scribbing with a crayon is a red flag at
18 months
not attempting to tower blocks is a red flag at
18 months
not walking without suppport or standing along is a red flag at
18 months
no interest in self care skills eg. feeding, dressing is a red flag at
2 years
unable to run, unable to use stairs holding on, unable to throw a ball is a red flag at
2 years
difficulty manipulating small objects eg. threading beads is a red flag at
3 years
cannot walk up and down stairs is a red flag at
3 years
cannot jump with two fet together is a red flag at
3 years
not toilet trained by day is a red flag at
4 yeaars
unable to draw circles and lines is a red flag at
4 years
cannot balance on one leg is a red flag at
4 years
cannot draw simple pictures eg. stick person is a red flag at
5 years
pointing to a desired object
follows one step verbal commands with prompting
glances at a familiar object when mentioned
15 months
has three words in addition to mama/dada
follows one step verbal commands without prompting
18 months
points to named objects
combines two words together
2 years
says 50 words
names objects when pointed to
uses personal prronouns
2.5 years
when asked, can say their first name
uses question words
3 years
makes 4 word sentences
can repeat some words from a story or rhyme
4 years
tells stories
answers simple questions
converses back and forth at least three times
rhymes simple words
5 years
using no clear words is a red flag at
18 months
not understanding short requests is a red flag at
18 months
not putting words together is a red flag at
2 years
difficult to understand speech is a red flag at
3 years
unable to answer simple questions is a red flag at
5 years
imitating actions
clapping to express excitement
demonstrating affection
15 months
points at objects to draw attention from another person
assists with self care routines
imitates household chores
18 months
shares in the emotions of others
looks to caregivers face to guide reactions
2 years
parallel play
follows simple routines
points to one colour correctly
2.5 years
resolving seperation anxiety (calms down within 10 minutes of a caregiver leaving)
engages in cooperative ply with other children
copies a circle when demonstrated
avoids dangers when warned
3 years
copies a circle
3 years
asks to play with children even if not present
likes beeing assgned role or task
imaginative pretend play
4 years
understands rules and taking turns
can perform simple chores
can count to 10
5 years
lacking interest in playing an interacting with others is a red flag at
18 months
difficulty noticing feelings in self or others is a red flag at
3 years
unwilling/unable to play cooperatively is a red flag at
4 years
