Physical Development
Around what age do most babies begin to crawl?
9 months
By 12 months, babies can usually find a hidden toy. What concept does this show?
Object permanence.
Around what age do babies usually say their first real word?
12 months
Around 9-12 months, babies often cry when parents leave. What is this called?
Separation anxiety
A 1 year old claps their hands. Is this fine or gross motor?
Fine motor!
At what age do most toddlers start walking independently?
12 - 15 months
Toddlers love repeating actions to see results. What kind of learning is that?
Cause and effect.
By age 2, most toddlers use how many words?
50 or more!
Toddlers often say "no" a lot! What are they learning to express?
Independence and autonomy!
A 2 year old starts using two-word phrases like "mommy go". Which domain is that?
Language
By age 3, most children can do what with stairs?
Go up stairs alternating feet.
Around age 3, children begin using imagination in play. What's that called?
Pretend play or symbolic play!
A 3-year-old can use short sentences. About how many words long?
3-4 word sentences!
Around age 3, children begin playing alongside others. What's that called?
Parallel play!
A 3 year old uses a spoon and fork with little help. Which domain?
physical / fine motor
By age 4, what gross motor skill do most children master that involves balance?
Standing or hopping on one foot.
By age 4, kids can start understanding the viewpoints of others. What's this ability called?
Theory of mind.
By age 4, children can tell simple stories. What skill does this show?
Narrative development
Around age 4, children begin to play cooperatively. What is this type of play called?
Cooperative play!
A 4-year-old can name basic colors. Which domain?
Cognitive!
By age 5, fine motor skills improve so that most kids can do what writing skill?
Write some letters or their name.
What cognitive milestone allows a 5-year-old to count 10 objects accurately?
One-to-one correspondence
By age 5, most kids can use language to explain rules and ask "why" questions. What is this an example of?
Advanced expressive language
By age 5, children start to understand fairness and empathy. What's developing here?
Moral reasoning!
A 5-year-old comforts a friend who is upset. Which domain?
Social-emotional