| 2 Months |
Can hold head up and begins to push up when lying on the tummy |
Coos, makes gurgling sounds |
Pays attention to faces |
Begins to smile at people |
| 4 Months |
Holds head steady, unsupported |
Begins to babble |
Follows moving things with eyes from side to side |
Smiles spontaneously, especially at people |
| 6 Months |
Rolls over in both directions (front to back and back to front) |
Responds to sounds by making sounds |
Looks around at things nearby |
Likes to look at self in a mirror |
| 9 Months |
Sits without support |
Makes different sounds like “mamama” and “babababa” |
Move things smoothly from one hand to another |
May be afraid of strangers |
| 1 Year |
Pulls up to stand, walks holding on to furniture |
Uses simple gestures like shaking head “no” or waving “bye-bye” |
Starts to use things correctly, e.g., drinks from a cup |
Cries when mom/dad leaves |
| 1½ Year |
Walks without support |
Says several single words |
Scribbles on his/her own |
Points to show others something interesting |
| 2 Years |
Kicks a ball |
Points to things/pictures when they are named |
Begins to sort shapes & colour |
Gets excited when with other friends |
| 3 Years |
Climbs well |
Follow instructions with 2-3 steps |
Copies a circle with pencil/crayon |
Copies adults and friends |
| 4 Years |
Hops and stands on one foot up to 2 secs |
Can sing memorized song or poem |
Names some colours/numbers |
Enjoys doing new things |
| 5 Years |
Hops; may be able to skip |
Uses full sentences |
Counts 10 or more things |
Likes to sing/dance/act |