Knowing What to Look For.

Holds head up in tummy time

Moves legs and arms off the surface when excited

Visually tracks moving toy side to side

Brings hands to mouth

Smiles in response to sound or voice

Makes eye contact

Is usually happy when not hungry or tired.

Enjoys a variety of movements such as being rocked

Easily locates nipple in mouth

Sucks liquid from the bottle or breast with 2 or more sucks in sequence

Props on elbows in tummy time

Reaches for desired toy with straight arms

Rolls from back to sides

Holds toy/object for at least 10–15 seconds

Turns head toward sounds

Makes sounds like “oooo” and “aaaa”

Makes noise/babbles to get your attention

Brings objects to mouth

Smiles at parent

Can sequence 20+ sucks on a breast or bottle in sequence

Rolls from belly to/from back over both sides

Sits independently for at least 30 seconds

Uses arms to catch themselves when falling in sitting

Plays with their own feet/toes

Shakes rattle

Raises arms to be picked up

Enjoys bath time

Places both hands on the bottle during feeding

Shows interest in purees and solid foods

Starts to develop depth perception, helping them understand how far away something is.

Reacts to sudden noises and sounds.

Sits/reaches for toys without support

Bangs objects on surface

Uses commando/belly crawl for mobility

Plays “peek-a-boo”

Transfers objects between hands

Explores and examines an object using hands and mouth

Recognizes sound of their name

Imitates sounds

Shows recognition of commonly used words (more, all done, eat)

Begin weaning from pacifier

Closes lips on a spoon to receive food

Drinks from an open cup with help

Crawls on hands and knees

Pulls to standing on various types of furniture

Claps hands together

Enjoys listening to songs

Pulls a string-along toy

Releases objects into a caregiver’s hand

Begins to point at objects

Holds a spoon

Uses a pincer grasp to pick up small objects

Responds to “no”

Turns head in response to name being called

Babbling has sounds/rhythm of speech

Stands independently

Begins taking independent steps

Stacks 2 blocks

Lifts arms / feet for dressing

Points to share interest or request something

Uses gestures and emerging sounds to communicate

Waves good-bye

Blows kisses

Meaningfully uses "mama" or "dada"

Says one or two words

Finger feeds self

Consecutively sucks during straw drinking

Walks indepedently

Squats to pick up a toy

Stacks 2-3 objects (rings) or blocks

Enjoys swinging on playground swings

Tolerates new/variety of clothes

Imitiates gestures/use of common objects

Uses 5-10 words

Repeats words overhead in conversation

Holds and drinks from a cup

Chews food well

Walks well with minimal falling

Plays in a squatting position

Throws a ball

Kicks a ball

Scribbles with crayons

Turns pages in a book

Stops putting objects in mouth that are not food

Points to make requests, comment, or get information

Uses up to 50 different words for food, toys, animals, body parts

Weaned from the bottle

Independently/safely navigates staircase up and down

Throws ball overhand

Attempts to catch a ball

Climbs up/down furniture without help

Jumps without assistance

Identifies 3 body parts

Removes shoes

Uses 50+ words and puts 2 words together (“more water”)

Understands action words “stop”, “go”, “slow”

Consistently responds to name

Runs without falling

Able to put on shoes with assistance

Helps “clean up” or put things away

Eats with a spoon without spilling

Identifies 6 body parts

Unbuttons large buttons

Consistently uses 2–3 word phrases

Asks “what” and “where” questions

Walks up stairs without using the railing or hand held assistance

Pedals a tricycle

Balances on one foot for 5 seconds

Notices other children and engages them to play

Sorts shapes

Cuts across paper with scissors

Undresses without help

Puts on some clothes independently

Follows 2–3 step directions

Easily navigates playground equipment

Catches a ball

Hops on one foot

Expertly names colors

Talks about things that happened during their days

Answers simple questions

Sings songs

Engages in pretend play

Does jumping jacks

Expertly navigates playground structures

Can accurately recite address street name/town

Recites telephone number

Counts to 10

Writes some letters in their name

Engages in rule following during games with peers

Draws a picture of at least three objects

Colors between the lines