Developmental Milestones Chart
| Age | Emotional Skill | Knowledge & Skills | Age-Approriate Actions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 months | Smiles Makes cooing sound Enjoys playing with people |
Turns heads toward bright colors and lights Moves both eyes in the same direction and together Recognizes bottle or breast Reacts to sudden sounds or voices Make fists with both hands to grasp toys |
Lifts head and chest when on stomach Recognize bottle or breast Wiggles and kicks with arms and legs |
| 6 months | Recognizes familiar faces Babbles Smiles at self in mirror |
Recognizes familiar faces Follows moving objects with eyes Turns toward the source of normal so unds |
Reaches for objects and picks them up Switches toys from one hand to the other Helps hold the bottle during feeding |
| 12 months | Waves bye-bye Knows five or six words Plays peek-a-boo and patty cake Repeats sounds or gestures for attention |
Stack two blocks Place objects in a container |
Sits without support Pulls to a standing position Drinks from a cup Holds out arms and legs while being dressed |
| 18 months | Follows simple directions (“Bring the ball") Acts out a familiar activity during play Brings toy |
Likes to pull, push, and dump things | Pulls off shoes, socks, and mittens Feeds themselves Makes marks on paper with crayons Walks without help Steps off a low object and keeps balance |
| 24 months | Uses 2- to 3-word sentences Likes to imitate parent(s) Shows affection Plays alone (independently) Comforts a distressed friend or parent |
Says names of toys Recognizes familiar pictures Identifies hair, eyes, ears and nose by pointing Turns 2- to 3 pages at a time Builds a tower of four blocks |
Uses 2- to 3-word sentences Carries something while walking Feeds themselves with a spoo |
| 36 months | Plays with other children for a few minutes Uses 3- to 5-word sentences Understands concept of "mine" and "his/hers" Spontaneously shows affection to familiar playmates Takes turns in a game Imitates adult and playmates |
Turns one page at a time Names at least one color correctly Repeats common rhymes |
Walks up steps (alternating feet) Puts on shoes Open use of three- to five-word sentences Are toilet trained Rides a tricycle |