IFSP
Language Development
Physical Development
Social Development

Every baby develops at his/her own pace, so it is impossible to tell exactly when your child will learn a given skill in developmental milestones. The listed milestones below will give you a general idea of the changes you can expect. Do not be alarmed if your own baby’s development takes a slightly different course and/or pace.

By the end of 12 months

Cognitive Development
 Explores object in many different ways (shaking, banging, throwing, dropping)
 Finds hidden object easily
 Looks at correct picture when the image is named
 Imitates gestures
 Begins to use objects correctly (drinking from cup, brushing hair, dialing phone, listening to receiver)

Physical Movement
 Reaches sitting position without assistance
 Crawls forward on belly
 Assumes hands-and-knees position
 Creeps on hands and knees
 Gets from sitting to crawling or prone (lying on stomach) position
 Pulls self up to stand
 Walks holding on to furniture
 Stands momentarily without support
 May walk two or three steps without support

Hand and Finger Skills
 Uses pincer grasp
 Bangs two objects together
 Puts object into container
 Takes objects out of container
 Let objects go voluntarily
 Pokes with index finger
 Tries to imitate scribbling

By the end of 2 years (24 months)

Cognitive Development
 Finds objects even when hidden under two or three covers
 Begins to sort by shapes and colors
 Begins make-believe play

Physical Movement
 Walk alone
 Pulls toys behind while walking
 Carries large toy or several toys while walking
 Begins to run
 Stands on tiptoe
 Kicks a ball
 Climbs onto and down from furniture unassisted
 Walks up and down stairs holding on to support

Hand and finger skills
 Scribbles on his or her own
 Turns over container to pour out contents
 Builds tower of four blocks or more
 Might use one hand more often than the other

By the end of 5 year (60 months)

Cognitive Development
 Can count 10 or more objects
 Correctly names at least four colors
 Better understands the concept of time
 Knows about things used every day in the home (money, food, appliances)

Physical Movement
 Stands on one foot for 10 seconds or longer
 Hops, somersaults
 Swing, climbs
 May be able to skip

Hand and finger skills
 Copies triangle and other shapes
 Draws person with body
 Prints some letters
 Dresses and undresses without help
 Uses fork, spoon, and (sometimes) a table knife
 Usually cares for own toilet needs