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A Child'S Developmental Milestones Page 5

A Child’s Developmental Milestones

Cognitive

Language

Physical

Recommended

Social/Emotional

Milestones

Activities

Milestones

• Comprehends size

• Has a strong sense of

• Walks backwards

• Provide dolls and simple

• Combines words to form

ownership

props like cups and

short sentences

• Beginning to understand

• Can balance on one foot

plates to encourage imag-

time sequences (e.g.

• May begin cooperative

(by 3 years)

ination and role play.

• Uses plurals

before lunch)

play

• Strings large beads

• Stringing activities are

• Answers routine

• Matches shapes and

• May show need for

great at this age!

questions

colors

security object

• Holds scissors correctly

• Play games that require

• Provides appropriate

• Counts and manipulates

answers

• Is becoming more

• Zips and snaps

balancing.

objects

independent

• Comprehends some

• Learns to use the potty

• Practice cutting with

• Is beginning to think

pronouns

scissors on a one-on-one

about consequences

• Walks up and down

basis.

• Follows two step

stairs independently

• Is able to concentrate for

directions

• Help them snap and zip

longer periods of time

their own coats.

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