Developmental Milestones for Toddlers
Toddlers 12 - 24 months
Development/ Emergent Literacy • Points to objects when named • Experiments with sounds • Names familiar objects in books Mathematics • Shows interest in colors and patterns • Matches like shapes in simple puzzles • Fills and dumps objects Learning About the World/Science • Uses senses to explore • Manipulates new toys/objects to see what they will do • Shows interest in environment (rocks, clouds, etc. Social Emotional Development • Begins to play independently • Discovers how to respond to social situations • Awareness of own feelings Approaches to Learning • Shows curiosity about new things • Uses repetition to discover new skills • Tries one or two solutions to play problems Physical & Health Development • Stacks blocks or toys • Walks without help; begins climbing • Makes marks with writing materials |
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