milestones Flashcards
(159 cards)
1
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Calms down when spoken to or picked up
A
0:2
2
Q
Looks at your face
A
0:2
3
Q
Seems happy to see you when you walk up to her
A
0:2
4
Q
Smiles when you talk to or smile at her
A
0:2
5
Q
Makes sounds other than crying
A
0:2
6
Q
Reacts to loud sounds
A
0:2
7
Q
Watches you as you move
A
0:2
8
Q
Looks at a toy for several seconds
A
0:2
9
Q
Holds head up when on tummy
A
0:2
10
Q
Moves both arms and both legs
A
0:2
11
Q
Opens hands briefly
A
0:2
12
Q
Smiles on his own to get your attention
A
0:4
13
Q
Chuckles (not yet a full laugh) when you try to make her laugh
A
0:4
14
Q
Looks at you, moves, or makes sounds to get or keep your attention
A
0:4
15
Q
Makes sounds like “oooo” and “aahh” (cooing)
A
0:4
16
Q
Makes sounds back when you talk to him
A
0:4
17
Q
Turns head toward the sound of your voice
A
0:4
18
Q
If hungry, opens mouth when she sees breast or bottle
A
0:4
19
Q
Looks at his hands with interest
A
0:4
20
Q
Holds head steady without support when you are holding her
A
0:4
21
Q
Holds a toy when you put it in his hand
A
0:4
22
Q
Uses her arm to swing at toys
A
0:4
23
Q
Brings hands to mouth
A
0:4
24
Q
Pushes up onto elbows/forearms when on tummy
A
0:4
25
Knows familiar people
0:6
26
Likes to look at himself in the mirror
0:6
27
Laughs
0:6
28
Takes turns making sounds with you
0:6
29
Blows “raspberries” (sticks tongue out and blows)
0:6
30
Makes squealing noises
0:6
31
Puts things in her mouth to explore them
0:6
32
Reaches to grab a toy he wants
0:6
33
Closes lips to show she does not want more food
0:6
34
Rolls from tummy to back
0:6
35
Pushes up with straight arms when on tummy
0:6
36
Leans on hands to support himself when sitting
0:6
37
Is shy, clingy, or fearful around strangers
0:9
38
Shows several facial expressions, like happy, sad, angry, and surprised
0:9
39
Looks when you call his name
0:9
40
Reacts when you leave (looks, reaches for you, or cries)
0:9
41
Smiles or laughs when you play peek-a-boo
0:9
42
Makes different sounds like “mamamama” and “babababa”
0:9
43
Lifts arms up to be picked up
0:9
44
Looks for objects when dropped out of sight (like his spoon or toy)
0:9
45
Bangs 2 things together
0:9
46
Gets to a sitting position by herself
0:9
47
Sits without support
0:9
48
Uses fingers to “rake” food toward himself
0:9
49
Moves things from 1 hand to her other hand
0:9
50
Plays games with you, like pat-a-cake
1:0
51
Waves “bye-bye”
1:0
52
Calls a parent “mama” or “dada” or another special name
1:0
53
Understands “no” (pauses briefly or stops when you say it)
1:0
54
Puts something in a container, like a block in a cup
1:0
55
Looks for things he sees you hide, like a toy under a blanket
1:0
56
Pulls up to stand
1:0
57
Walks, holding onto furniture
1:0
58
Drinks from a cup without a lid, as you hold it
1:0
59
Picks things up between thumb and pointer finger, like small bits of food
1:0
60
Copies other children while playing, like taking toys out of a container when another child does
1:3
61
Shows you an object that he likes
1:3
62
Claps when excited
1:3
63
Hugs stuffed doll or other toy
1:3
64
Shows you affection (hugs, cuddles, or kisses you)
1:3
65
Tries to say 1 or 2 words besides mama or dada, like “ba” for ball or “da” for dog
1:3
66
Looks at a familiar object when you name it
1:3
67
Follows directions given with both a gesture and words; e.g., he gives you a toy when you hold out your hand and say, “Give me the toy.”
1:3
68
Points to ask for something or to get help
1:3
69
Tries to use things the right way, like a phone, cup, or book
1:3
70
Stacks at least 2 small objects, like blocks
1:3
71
Takes a few steps on his own
1:3
72
Uses fingers to feed herself some food
1:3
73
Moves away from you, but looks to make sure you are close by
1:6
74
Points to show you something interesting
1:6
75
Puts hands out for you to wash them
1:6
76
Looks at a few pages in a book with you
1:6
77
Helps you dress him by pushing arm through sleeve or lifting up foot
1:6
78
Tries to say ≥3 words besides mama or dada
1:6
79
Follows 1-step directions without any gestures, like giving you the toy when you say, “Give it to me.”
1:6
80
Copies you doing chores, like sweeping with a broom
1:6
81
Plays with toys in a simple way, like pushing a toy car
1:6
82
Walks without holding onto anyone or anything
1:6
83
Scribbles
1:6
84
Drinks from a cup without a lid and may spill sometimes
1:6
85
Feeds herself with her fingers
1:6
86
Tries to use a spoon
1:6
87
Climbs on and off a couch or chair without help
1:6
88
Notices when others are hurt or upset, like pausing or looking sad when someone is crying
2:0
89
Looks at your face to see how to react in a new situation
2:0
90
Points to things in a book when you ask, for example, “Where is the bear?”
2:0
91
Says at least 2 words together, like “More milk.”
2:0
92
Points to at least 2 body parts when you ask him to show you
2:0
93
Uses more gestures than just waving and pointing, like blowing a kiss or nodding yes
2:0
94
Holds something in 1 hand while using the other hand, for example, holding a container and taking the lid off
2:0
95
Tries to use switches, knobs, or buttons on a toy
2:0
96
Plays with >1 toy at the same time, like putting toy food on a toy plate
2:0
97
Kicks a ball
2:0
98
Runs
2:0
99
Walks (not climbs) up a few stairs with or without help
2:0
100
Eats with a spoon
2:0
101
Plays next to other children and sometimes plays with them
2:6
102
Shows you what she can do by saying, “Look at me!”
2:6
103
Follows simple routines when told, like helping to pick up toys when you say, “It’s clean-up time.”
2:6
104
Says ∼50 words
2:6
105
Says ≥2 words, with 1 action word, like “Doggie run.”
2:6
106
Names things in a book when you point and ask, “What is this?”
2:6
107
Says words like I, me, or we
2:6
108
Uses things to pretend, like feeding a block to a doll as if it were food
2:6
109
Shows simple problem-solving skills, like standing on a small stool to reach something
2:6
110
Follows 2-step instructions, for example, “Put the toy down and close the door.”
2:6
111
Shows that he knows at least 1 color, like pointing to a red crayon when you ask, “Which one is red?”
2:6
112
Uses hands to twist things, like turning doorknobs or unscrewing lids
2:6
113
Takes some clothes off by himself, like loose pants or an open jacket
2:6
114
Jumps off the ground with both feet
2:6
115
Turns book pages, 1 at a time, when you read to her
2:6
116
Calms down within 10 min after you leave her, like at child care drop off
3:0
117
Notices other children and joins them to play
3:0
118
Talks with you in conversation using at least 2 back-and-forth exchangese
3:0
119
Asks who, what, where, or why questions, like “Where is mommy/daddy?”
3:0
120
Says what action is happening in a picture when asked, like running, eating, or playing
3:0
121
Says first name when asked
3:0
122
Talks well enough for others to understand, most of the time
3:0
123
Draws a circle when you show him how
3:0
124
Avoids touching hot objects, like a stove, when you warn her
3:0
125
Strings items together, like large beads or macaroni
3:0
126
Puts on some clothes by himself, like loose pants or a jacket
3:0
127
Uses a fork
3:0
128
Pretends to be something else during play (teacher, superhero, dog)
4:0
129
Asks to go play with children if none are around, like “Can I play with Alex?”
4:0
130
Comforts others who are hurt or sad, like hugging a crying friend
4:0
131
Avoids danger, like not jumping from tall heights at the playground
4:0
132
Likes to be a “helper”
4:0
133
Changes behavior on the basis of where she is (place of worship, library, playground)
4:0
134
Says sentences with ≥4 words
4:0
135
Says some words from a song, story, or nursery rhyme
4:0
136
Talks about at least 1 thing that happened during his day, like “I played soccer.”
4:0
137
Answers simple questions, like “What is a coat for,” or “What is a crayon for?”
4:0
138
Names a few colors of items
4:0
139
Tells what comes next in a well-known story
4:0
140
Draws a person with ≥3 body parts
4:0
141
Catches a large ball most of the time
4:0
142
Serves himself food or pours water, with adult supervision
4:0
143
Unbuttons some buttons
4:0
144
Holds crayon or pencil between fingers and thumb (not in a fist)
4:0
145
Follows rules or takes turns when playing games with other children
5:0
146
Sings, dances, or acts for you
5:0
147
Does simple chores at home, like matching socks or clearing the table after eating
5:0
148
Tells a story she heard or made up with at least 2 events, like a cat stuck in a tree and a firefighter saving it
5:0
149
Answers simple questions about a book or story after you read or tell it to him
5:0
150
Keeps a conversation going with >3 back-and-forth exchange
5:0
151
Uses or recognizes simple rhymes (bat-cat, ball-tall)
5:0
152
Counts to 10
5:0
153
Names some numbers between 1 and 5 when you point to them
5:0
154
Uses words about time, like yesterday, tomorrow, morning, or night
5:0
155
Pays attention for 5–10 min during activities, for example, during story time or making arts and crafts (screen time does not count)
5:0
156
Writes some letters in her name
5:0
157
Names some letters when you point to them
5:0
158
Buttons some buttons
5:0
159
Hops on 1 foot
5:0
