Toddler Growth and Development

Question 1

15 mos

Answer 1

• walks alone
• builds 2- block tower
• throws objects
• grasps spoon
• names commonplace objects

Question 2

18 mos

Answer 2

• anterior fontanelle usually closed
• walks backward
• climbs stairs
• scribbles
• builds 3-block tower
• oral vocab- 10 words
• thumb sucking

Question 3

24 mo

Answer 3

• early efforts at jumping
• builds 5-6 block tower
• 300 word vocab
• obeys easy commands

Question 4

30 mo

Answer 4

• walks on tiptoe
• builds 7-8 block tower
• stands on one foot
• has sphincter control for toilet training

Question 5

age-appropriate toys

Answer 5

• push-pull toys
• low rocking horses
• dolls
• stuff animals