The 360° well-rounded development of your child is demonstrated by milestones across 4 key skill areas, that can be measured at every stage:
 
Cognitive
 
  • Searches for hidden items where last seen
  • Begins to have a sense of time (nap after lunch, bath before bed)
Motor
 
  • May dance
  • Uses a spoon and possibly a fork
Emotional
 
  • May alternately cling to and pull away from you
  • May show empathy (for example, patting your back when you’re upset)
Communication
 
  • Understands around 70 words by first birthday
  • Understands concepts of up, down, off and hot

 

Cognitive
 
  • Sorts objects by shape and color
  • Follows 2- and 3-part commands
Motor
 
  • Uses a cup with one hand
  • Learns to kick a ball
Emotional
 
  • Shows affection for familiar playmates
  • Quick to show emotions, especially happiness and frustration
  • Dislikes major changes in routine
Communication
 
  • Repeats words and phrases he overhears
  • Uses some plurals (flowers, toys)

 

Cognitive

 

  • Remembers parts of stories
  • Likes to classify and organize objects (by size, color); sees patterns
Motor
 
  • Moves effortlessly (walking, running, jumping)
  • Catches a large ball
  • Draws a person with 2 to 4 body parts
Emotional
 
  • Very interested in new experiences
  • May have imaginary friends
  • Understands basic turn-taking
Communication
 
  • Speaks in sentences of 3 to 4 or more words
  • Probably chatters continuously
  • Tells stories
 
Cognitive
 
  • May be able to name basic shapes
  • May show interest in particular topics (art, animals)
Motor
 
  • Hops; tumbles; does somersaults
  • May be able to skip
  • Dresses and undresses himself
Emotional
 
  • Wants to be like friends
  • May develop fears
  • Can be both demanding and cooperative
Communication
 
  • Speaks in full sentences (more than 5 words)
  • Uses future tense Rhymes words