Birth - 5 year milestones

Copies other children while playing

15 months

Shows you an object they like

15 months

Claps when excited

15 months

Hugs stuffed doll/toy

15 months

Shows you affection

15 months

Tries to say one or two words besides “mama” or “dada”

12-15 months

Looks at familiar object when you name it

15 months

Follows simple directions like “Give me the toy”

15 months

Points to ask for something

15 months

Tries to use things the right way like a phone, cup, or book

15 months

Stacks at least 2 small objects like blocks

15 months

Takes a few steps on their own

15 months

Uses fingers to feed self

15 - 18 months

Moves away from you but looks to make sure you are close by

15 months

Points to show you something interesting

18 months

Puts hands out for you to wash them

18 months

Looks at a few pages in a book with you

18 months

Helps you dress them

18 months

Tries to say three or more words besides “mama” or “dada”

18 months

Copies you doing chores (Sweeping, vacuum)

18 months

Plays with toys in simple ways like pushing a car

18 months

Walks without holding on to anyone or anything

18 months

Scribbles

18 months

Drinks from a cup without a lid byself and may spill sometimes (still mastering)

18 months

Tries to use a spoon

18 months

Climbs on and off couch/chair without help

18 months -2 year

Says 50 words

18 months

Climbs stairs while holding on to support

21 months

AF closed

18 months

Likes to hold objects in hands

18 months

Notices when others are hurt or upset (starts to recognize emotions)

2 years

Looks at your face to see how to react to a new situation

2 years

Points to things in a book when you ask, like “Where is the bear?”

2 years

Speaks in 2-3 word sentences like “More milk”

2 years

Points to at least two body parts when you ask

2 years

Uses more gestures than just waving and pointing, like blowing a kiss or nodding yes

2 years

Holds something in one hand while using the other hand

2 years

Tries to use switches, knobs, or buttons on a toy

2 years

Plays with more than one toy at the same time, like putting toy food on a plate

2 years

Carry toys while walking

2 years

Kicks a ball

2 years

Runs & jumps

2 years

Builds tower of 4 or more blocks

2 years

Eats with spoon

2-3 years

Walks (not climbs) up a few stairs with or without help

2 years

Calms down within 10 minutes after you leave them at daycare

3 years

Notices other children and joins them in play (parallel play)

2-3 years

Talks with you in conversation using at least two back and forth exchanges

3 years

Asks “who”, “what”, “where” or “why” questions, like “where is mommy/daddy?”

3 years

Says action of what is happening in a book: “running”

3 years

Says first name when asked

3 years

Talks well enough for others to understand, most of the time

3 years

Speaks in 3-4 word sentences

3 years

Draws a circle when you show them how

3 years

Avoids hot objects when you warn them - Beginning to grasp Cause and Effect more

3 years

Strings items together like large beads

3 years

Dress and undress self

3 years

Uses utensils (Fork) and drinks from a cup

3 years

Build tower of 6+ blocks

3 years

Rides a tricycle

3 years

Pretends to be something else during play

4 years

Comforts others who are hurt/sad

4 years

Likes to be a “helper”

4 years

Speaks in 4-5 word sentences

4 years

Says some words from song, story, or nursery rhyme

4 years

Names a few colors of items

4 years

Draws a person with 2-3 body parts

4 years

Catches large ball when bounced

4 years

Serves self food/pours water with supervision

4 years

Unbuttons some buttons

4 years

Holds crayon or pencil between fingers (not a fist)

4 years

Uses scissors

4 years

Throws object overhand

4 years

Hands and stands on one foot for 5-10 seconds (hopscotch)

4 years

Follows rules or takes turns when playing games with other children (Cooperative play)

5 years

Can do simple chores

5 years

Answers simple questions about a book after you read to them

5 years

Uses or recognizes simple rhymes

5 years

Speaks in 5+ word sentences

5 years

Counts to 10

5 years

Begins to understand concept of TIME: Uses words like “yesterday” “tomorrow”

5 years

Knows some letters when you point to them and can write some letters in their name

5 years

Knows 4 colors and can sort (Same vs different)

5 years

Loves to ask “Why” questions

5 years

Skips

5 years

Rides a bike/hop on one foot

5 years

At what age should they calm down when spoken to or held?

2 Months

At what age should they look at your face and seem happy when you walk up to them?

2 months

At what age do they have a social smile?

2 months

Makes sounds other than crying and reacts to loud noises

2 months

At what age are these cognitive milestones seen?: Watches you as you move and looks at toy for several seconds.

2 months

At what age should they bring their hands and thumb to their mouth? (motor)

2 months

At what age should they hold their head up on tummy?

2 months

At what age should they move both arms and legs?

2 months

At what age should they open their hands briefly

2 months

At what age do they smile on their own and make sounds to get attention?

4 months

At what age do they chuckle (not yet a full laugh) when you try to make them laugh?

4 months

At what age should they coo when spoken to? “oooo” “aahh”

4 months

At what age should they make sounds back when you talk to them and turn their head towards the sound of your voice?

4 months

At what age do they open their mouth when they see a breast/bottle and look at hands with interest? (Cognitive Development)

4 months