Developmental Milestones Summary

A set of vocabulary flashcards summarizing key developmental milestones in children across different ages.

Developmental Milestones

Key stages in physical, cognitive, and social development that children reach at predictable ages.

4 months

Strong head control, rolls front to back, rooting reflex gone.

8 months

Sits unsupported, begins to crawl, pincer grasp emerging.

10-12 months correct

Walks with/without support, neat pincer grasp, first words.

18 months correct

Walks well, climbs, spoon use with spillage.

24 months

Runs well, kicks ball, parallel play, removes clothing.

3 years

Alternates feet upstairs, pedals tricycle, copies circle, cooperative play.

4 years

Hops on one foot, stands on tiptoe, copies square, dresses with supervision.

5-6 years

Skips, copies triangle, ties shoelaces, prints name, improved sports skills.

Gross Motor Ladder

Sequential skills in gross motor development from rolling to refined sports skills.

Fine Motor Sequence

Developmental progression of fine motor skills from reflexive grip to refined writing.

Language Growth

Stages of speech development from single words to full sentences and storytelling.

Reflex Integration

The process by which primitive reflexes fade or are integrated, generally by 6 months.

STNR (Symmetrical Tonic Neck Reflex)

Integrates by 8-12 months, aiding in crawling/standing.

Protective responses

Reflexive actions like the parachute reflex that persist throughout life.

6 months

Rolls, sits with support

9 months

Sits without support, crawls.

12 months

Stands, walks with support → independently

18–24 months

Runs, climbs stairs both feet per step

3 years+++++

Alternates feet upstairs, pedals tricycle

4 years

Hops, stands on tiptoe

0–4 months

Reflexive grasp

4–6 months

Voluntary grasp/release

9–12 month

Pincer grasp

18 months

Spoon use with spillage.

2–3 years

Copies vertical/horizontal lines, builds towers.

4–5 years

Copies square, uses scissors

5–6 years

Copies triangle, ties shoelaces, refined writing

7-9 months

removes socks

7-9 months

engages in peekaboo

10-12 months

waves bye bye

7-9 months

begins using sippy cup

finger feeds

10-12 months

drinks from open cup with help

eats soft solids

12-18 months

Shows emotional distressed when soiled

18-24 months correct

Removes simple clothing

Begins to initiate interest in potty training

12-18 months

shows affection

play simple interactive games

solidarity pretend play

18-24 months

Parallel play

shows independence

18-24 months

Primitive reflexes resolved

Postural reactions dominate

3-4 years old

cooperative play

seeks social interaction

10-12 months

pretend play begins feeding doll

7-9 months

bangs, shakes, and manipulates toys

3-4

What age should child be able to draw a person with 2-4 body parts

balance on 1 foot for 10 + secs

Which gross motor skill is typical for a 6 year old entering school

2-3 years

when does a child typically begin jumping toward both feet together

3-4 years

at what age does a child begin to catch a large ball with both hands

tell time and understand money

which milestone is typical for a 7 year old

4-5 years

when does a child typically begin to copy letters

8 months fine motor skills

transfers objects between hands, uses raking, and begins pincer grasp

4 years

copies square, uses scissors to cut along straight line, strings small beads

18-14 months

chews solid foods

eats with spoon and fork

drinks from open cup with minor spilliage

12-18 months

scribbles using palmar grasp

3-4 years

tripod grasp cuts along lines

4-5 years

dynamic tripod refined

mature grasp present

12-18 months

solitary pretend play

18-24 months

parallel play and symbolic play