Age of Child | Most Attain | Some Attain | Few Attain | Few Attain |
1 -1.5 years | - Stands by self
- Walks by self
| - Builds 3-4 cube tower
- Turns pages in books
| - Understands simple commands and questions
- Listens to simple stories and songs
- Points to pictures in book when named
| - Produces new words each month
- Puts 2 words together
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1.5 - 2 years | - Carries object while walking
- Kicks large ball
- Walks backwards
- Squats
| - Imitates circular scribble
- Imitates crayon strokes
- Drinks from cup
| - Understands most language
| - Uses 2-3 word phrases
- Majority of speech is understood by familiar listeners
- Refers to objects by name
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2 - 2.5 years | - Runs
- Jumps with both feet
- Walks down stairs by self
| - Removes pull down pants with elastic waist
- Assists with putting on socks
| - Understands most language
| - Uses 2-3 word phrases
- Majority of speech is understood by familiar listeners
- Refers to objects by name
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2 - 3 years | - Throws ball over - and underhand
- Catch balls of various sizes
| - Does 3-4 piece puzzles
- Copies a circle
- Unbuttons large buttons
| - Understands most language
| - Uses 2-3 word phrases
- Majority of speech is understood by familiar listeners
- Refers to objects by name
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3 - 4 years | - Rides tricycles
- Walks up and down stairs
- Jumps forward and up
- Does consecutive jumping
| - Builds an 8 cube tower
- Strings beads
- Puts on socks, shoes, underwear
- Feeds self with spoon and fork
| - Understands simple "who", "what", "where", "why" questions
| - Talks about activities outside of home
- Speech is clear
- Uses many 4+ word sentences
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4 - 5 years | - Advanced running & coordination
- Skips
- Walks balance beams
- Somersaults
| - Traces a line
- Copies a square
- Can lace & zip clothes
- Shows hand preference
| - Answers simple questions about short stories
- Understands most language at home and school
| - Uses detailed sentences
- Sticks to subject when telling story
- Says most sounds correctly
- Uses grammar properly
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5 years | - Walks up & down stairs holding object
- Rides bike with training wheels
| - Prints first name
- Cuts out shapes
- Buttons 1, buttons
- Cuts with knife & fork
- Colors within lines
| - Answers simple questions about short stories
- Understands most language at home and school
| - Uses detailed sentences
- Sticks to subject when telling story
- Says most sounds correctly
- Uses grammar properly
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