- 1. Child development is a process every child goesthrough. This
process involves learning and masteringskills like sitting,
walking, talking, skipping, and tyingshoes. Children learn these
skills, called developmentalmilestones during predictable time
periods.
2. NewbornPhysical developmentMovement takes the form
ofgeneralized reflexes, involving thewhole bodyMotor
developmentHands are held in fists most of thetime.Cognitive
developmentIs sensitive to touch and to painWell developed sense of
smell andafter a few days will recognize thescent of own mother.Can
taste different flavors and preferssweet tastes. 3. Social
developmentRecognizes and prefersmothers voice.Focuses on faces and
otherobjects at close range (20-30cm)Language
developmentCommunication is limited tocrying.Can hear all sounds
inenvironment but will respondmost to loud or high-pitchednoises.
4. 3monthsPhysical developmentAble to lift head and chest whenlying
on stomach.Motor developmentHands unfitted (open) most of
thetime.Cognitive developmentBegins to develop
hand-eyecoordination. 5. Social developmentWatches faces intently;
followsmoving objects.Recognizes familiar objects/peopleat a
distance.Language developmentTurns head in the direction
ofsound.Smiles and laughs.Makes sounds in response tohearing
someone speak. 6. 6 monthsPhysical developmentSits up with support
and rolls overMay start to push self up or try tobear some weight
on legsFull head controlMotor development Reaches for and grasps
objects,e.g. a fingerAble to transfer an object from handto
handVision may be fully developed 7. Language developmentStarts to
babble (joinconsonants and vowelstogether repetitively) 8. 12
monthPhysical developmentCrawl on her hands and kneesWalk holding
furniture.Social developmentBe shy with strangers, and crywhen her
parent leaves 9. Cognitive developmentLook at the correct picture
when theimage is namedFind hidden objectsLanguage
developmentRespond to simple verbal requestsRepeat sounds or
gestures forattentionImitate gestures. 10. Toddlers (1224
months)Physical developmentWalks aloneHurls a ballSits down on
small chairClimbs onto furnitureRuns well without fallingWalks up
and down stairs aloneKicks a ballCognitive developmentAble to point
to objects or pictures whenthey are namedFeeds self with a spoon
and spills little food 11. Social developmentKnows names of
familiar peopleand parts of bodyLanguage developmentSpeaks 10-25
words(18 months)Speaks 50+ words (24 months)Knows and speaks own
name . 12. 2 to 3 YearsPhysical developmentExpress affection
openlyWalk up and down stairsalternating feetPedal a
tricycleCognitive developmentTurn book pages one at atimeHold a
pencil in the writingposition 13. Social developmentSeparate easily
from her parentswhen they leave her.Identify common objects
andpictures.Language developmentUnderstand the meaning of"mine,"
"his," and "hers. 14. 3 yearsPhysical developmentGo up/down stairs
independentlyDress/undress independentlyCognitive developmentUse
scissors to cut out picturesBrush their teethCorrectly name colors
(red, blue,green, yellow, orange) 15. Social developmentPlay
cooperatively with othersLanguage developmentLearn and sing simple
songsHave a vocabulary of 1500wordsForm four-to-six-wordsentences
16. Four years oldPhysical developmentWalks a straight.Throws a
ball overhand; distanceand aim improvingCognitive developmentCan
recognize that certain wordssound similarUnderstands the concepts
of"tallest," "biggest," "same," and"more";Holds a crayon or marker
using atripod grasp. 17. Language developmentSpeech is almost
entirelyintelligible.Social developmentFriendly.Moods change
rapidly. 18. Five years oldPhysical developmentHead size is
approximately that ofan adult's.Motor developmentWalks backwards,
toe to heel.Walks unassisted up and downstairs, alternating
feet.Can touch toes without flexingknees.Walks a balance beam. 19.
CognitiveBuilds steps with set of small blocks.Understands concept
of same shape,same size.Language developmentVocabulary of 1,500
words plus.Tells a familiar story while looking atpictures in a
book.Social developmentParticipates in group play and
sharedactivities with other children.Likes entertaining people and
makingthem laugh. 20. Six years oldPhysical developmentBaby teeth
beginning to be replaced bypermanent ones, starting with the
twoupper front teeth.Motor developmentGains greater control over
large and finemotor skills.Enjoys vigorous running,
jumping,climbing, and throwing. 21. Language developmentLearns 5 to
10 words a day;vocabulary of 10,00014,000.Talks a lot.Can't handle
things not goingtheir own way.