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This footage shows a comparison of the movement of two children at 2 months of age demonstrating typical development and atypical development. See the difference in their physical development in these side by side clips. This film goes through 8 different positions with the two children. Watch this video to see the eight positions healthcare providers use to determine if intervention is needed and what parents can look for in their baby's development.

Watch the side by side comparison of 4 month old typical and atypical movements.

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New this month: Speaking loud and clear

At a year and a half, most children speak a dozen words (or more) clearly. Besides "Mama" and "Dada," favorite words include "bye-bye," "milk," "cookie," "car," "oh!," and "my." Many 18-month-old toddlers can also link two words together to form rudimentary sentences - sentences without linking verbs or other connecting words. She may say "All gone," "Want ball," or "Me up."

Your 18-month-old probably still does a lot of babbling in imitation of the adult conversations she hears. With increasing frequency, though, you'll hear clear words in the midst of the chattering. (If your child can't say at least two words by now, be sure to mention it to her caregiver at her next well-child visit; your caregiver may wish to test her hearing or have a speech pathologist do an evaluation.)

Tone speaks volumes and your 18-month-old is rapidly figuring that out. Since her vocabulary is still limited, she uses a combination of simple words, inflection, and body language to get her point across. In fact, you may be surprised by how much she can tell you with a just a few words. When she says "COOKIE," she's not merely ruminating about her favorite treat. You know by her tone that what she's really saying is, "I want a cookie - now!"

Many 18-month-old toddlers also begin to refer to themselves by name. It will be a few months before your child can use pronouns (other than the ubiquitous "my").

What you can do

At this stage, it's better to applaud what your toddler can say rather than try to correct "mistakes." For instance, if your child says, "Want cacka," don't correct with, "No, say cracker." Say, "Okay! Here's a cracker!" Modeling the correct use of a word yourself helps kids learn faster than if you correct them outright. And not being constantly corrected will help boost your 18-month-old's self-confidence and her eagerness to learn and try out new words.

Listen to children's music tapes or CDs together; it's a great way to hone your child's listening skills and you may be surprised by how many words she picks up from the songs.

Other developments: Improving comprehension, memory games

Your toddler has begun to realize that every toy, every animal, every person, every thing, has a name. And she relies on you for labels. She constantly points at pictures in books and asks, "What's that?" Or she just points repeatedly at the picture until you name it for her. She comprehends many more words than she can say easily and is filing the information away for later.

Sometime between 18 and 24 months, toddlers begin to be able to think about things that aren't present. She knows that her shoes are in her closet and will go fetch them if you ask her to. Or she stands in front of the pantry and asks for a cracker, which she knows is there even though she can't see it. If you want to test her on this ability, play a very basic version of the game Concentration. Hide a favorite toy under two or three blankets. She won't be foiled when she removes the first layer and the toy isn't visible - she'll keep searching. In fact, she'll have fun looking for things that you hide.

See all our articles on toddler development.

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At a year and a half, most children speak a dozen words (or more) clearly. Besides "Mama" and "Dada," favorite words include "bye-bye," "milk," "cookie," "car," "oh!," and "my." Many 18-month-old toddlers can also link two words together to form rudimentary sentences - sentences without linking verbs or other connecting words.

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This page is all about 6 month old baby milestones for communication. Keep in mind that these milestones are based on research about typically-developing children but this information is not meant to diagnose a speech-language delay or disorder. There is a wide range of normal and even if your child is slightly delayed in a few of these areas, it doesn't necessarily mean he or she has a speech or language delay. Please contact a speech-language pathologist for a screening if you are concerned about your child's speech and language skills. All norms are taken from the Liguisystems Guide to Communication Milestones which sites the specific resources and research articles used to find each milestone.

Feel free to follow the links on the page to find out more about any particular topic.

At 6 months of age, children should be exploring their vocal systems. They should begin playing with sounds and making noises. According to the Liguisystems Guide to Communication Milestones, a 6-month old should do some of the following things:

Plays with voice and mouth by squealing, growling, yelling, and blowing raspberries

Produces vocalizations that vary weekly and daily

Produces a variety of vowel-sounds

Begins doing some experimenting with putting a consonant and vowel together, like "buh" or "gah"

Your 6-month-old should interact with the world around him/her in the following ways:

Startles to loud sounds

Responds to voices

Click Here to Learn how to Help a Child Respond to Voices

Turns head toward a sound source

Watches a speaker's face when spoken to

Recognizes familiar people

Stops crying when spoken to (Sometimes, but not all of the time. Sometimes they're just too mad!)

Smiles when spoken to

Makes noises/sounds to attract attention

Makes eye contact when interacting

Now is a great time to expose your little one to books! In fact, reading to your child often is one of the best ways to improve communication and future reading skills. Make sure you're setting aside some time every day to explore books with your child. Children this age should be beginning to engage in some of these interactions with books:

If you consistently see these signs in your child, you may want to contact a speech-language pathologist for advice or a screening:

Does not laugh or squeal

Does not look toward new sounds

I hope this has helped you to understand the 6 month old baby milestones for communication. If you have concerns in any of these areas, please talk to your pediatrician or find a local speech-language pathologist to talk to. You can also check out my post about Speech Therapy for Babies. Also, don't forget to share this post on your social media site so that others can find it as well. Thank you!

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Track baby's milestones throughout their first year.

Overview

Milestones

Games

Videos

All baby's developmental milestones are validated by the American Academy of Pediatrics

Abilities are developmental steps your child should be reaching. Missing one or two abilities should not cause alarm, as every child develops differently.

If you notice or missing milestones, use our possible warning signs checklists to track their behavior and discuss concerns at the next well-baby visit.

0-3 Months

4-6 Months

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10-12 Months

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At this stage, children show defiant behavior to establish independence, like having tantrums. Children also enjoy being around other children, but not yet able to share easily

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- Knows what objects are used for (i.e. telephone, brush, etc.)
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18 Month Milestone: Points to one body part

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Stranger anxiety; separation anxiety; solitary play

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Walks independently and seldom falls

Squats to pick up a toy

Stacks two objects or blocks

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CDC's milestones and parent tips have been updated and new checklist ages have been added (15 and 30 months). For more information about the recent updates to CDC's developmental milestones, please review the Pediatrics journal article and these important key points.

How your child plays, learns, speaks, acts, and moves offers important clues about your child's development. Developmental milestones are things most children (75% or more) can do by a certain age.

Check the milestones your child has reached by 9 months by completing a checklist with CDC's free Milestone Tracker mobile app, for iOS and Android devices, using the Digital Online Checklist, or by printing the checklist [714 KB, 2 Pages, Print Only] below.
"Learn the Signs. Act Early." materials are not a substitute for standardized, validated developmental screening tools.
What most babies do by this age:

Social/Emotional Milestones

Shows several facial expressions, like happy, sad, angry, and surprised

Smiles or laughs when you play peek-a-boo

Language/Communication Milestones

Makes a lot of different sounds like "mamamama" and "bababababa"

Cognitive Milestones (learning, thinking, problem-solving)

Movement/Physical Development Milestones

Moves things from one hand to her other hand

Sits without support

Other important things to share with the doctor...

What are some things you and your baby do together?

What are some things your baby likes to do?

Is there anything your baby does or does not do that concerns you?

Has your baby lost any skills he/she once had?

Does your baby have any special healthcare needs or was he/she born prematurely?

Concerned About Your Child's Development?
Act Early.

You know your child best. Don't wait. If your child is not meeting one or more milestones, has lost skills he or she once had, or you have other concerns, act early. Talk with your child's doctor, share your concerns, and ask about developmental screening. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that children be screened for general development using standardized, validated tools at 9, 18, and 30 months and for autism at 18 and 24 months or whenever a parent or provider has a concern.
If you or the doctor are still concerned:

1. Ask for a referral to a specialist who can evaluate your child more; and

2. Call your state or territory's early intervention program to find out if your child can get services to help. Learn more and find the number at cdc.gov/FindEI.

For more on how to help your child, visit cdc.gov/Concerned.

As your baby's first teacher, you can help his or her learning and brain development. Try these simple tips and activities in a safe way. Talk with your baby's doctor and teachers if you have questions or for more ideas on how to help your baby's development.

Repeat your baby's sounds and say simple words using those sounds. For example, if your baby says "bababa," repeat "bababa," then say "book."

Place toys on the ground or on a play mat a little out of reach and encourage your baby to crawl, scoot, or roll to get them. Celebrate when she reaches them.

Teach your baby to wave "bye-bye" or shake his head "no." For example, wave and say "bye-bye" when you are leaving. You can also teach simple baby sign language to help your baby tell you what he wants before he can use words.

Click here for more tips and activities

Play games, such as peek-a-boo. You can cover your head with a cloth and see if your baby pulls it off.

Play with your baby by dumping blocks from a container and putting them back in together.

Play games with your baby, such as my turn, your turn. Try this by passing a toy back and forth.

"Read" to your baby. Reading can be talking about pictures. For example, while looking at books or magazines, name the pictures as you point to them.

Limit screen time (TV, tablets, phones, etc.) to video calling with loved ones. Screen time is not recommended for children younger than 2 years of age. Babies learn by talking, playing, and interacting with others.

Find out about choking risks and safe foods to feed your baby. Let him practice feeding himself with his fingers and using a cup with a small amount of water. Sit next to your baby and enjoy mealtime together. Expect spills. Learning is messy and fun!

Ask for behaviors that you want. For example, instead of saying "don't stand," say "time to sit."

Help your baby get used to foods with different tastes and textures. Foods can be smooth, mashed, or finely chopped. Your baby might not like every food on the first try. Give her a chance to try foods again and again.

Say a quick and cheerful goodbye instead of sneaking away so your baby knows you are leaving, even if he cries. He will learn to calm himself and what to expect. Let him know when you return by saying "Daddy's back!"

Have routines for sleeping and feeding. Babies do better when they know what to expect.

Stay close by as your baby explores and moves around your home so she knows that you are near.

Make sure your baby gets enough sleep: 4- to 12-month-olds need 12 to 16 hours of sleep a day (including naps). Consistent sleep times make it easier!

Take care of yourself. Parenting can be hard work! It is easier to enjoy your growing baby and be a loving parent when you feel good yourself.

Make it a game when your baby drops things. Hand the item back to her so she can drop it again.

Pay attention to the way he reacts to new situations and people; try to continue to do things that make your baby happy and comfortable.

Describe what your baby is looking at; for example, "red, round ball."

Play a game that teaches your baby to look for things she sees you hide, such as a toy under a blanket.

Give your baby safe places to explore. Baby-proof your home. For example, move sharp or breakable things out of reach. Lock away medicines, chemicals, and cleaning products. Save the Poison Help Line number, 800-222-1222, in all phones.

Use your words, facial expressions, and voice to show what you think your baby is feeling (sad, mad, happy). For example, tell him "You are sad, let's see if we can make you feel better."

Put your baby close to things that she can pull up on safely.

Special acknowledgments to the subject matter experts and others who contributed to the review of data and selection of developmental milestones, especially Paul H. Lipkin, MD, Michelle M. Macias, MD, Julie F. Pajek, PhD, Judith S. Shaw, EdD, MPH, RN, Karnesha Slaughter, MPH, Jane K. Squires, Sincere gratitude to Natalia Benza, MD and José O. Rodríguez, MD, MBA for their thoughtful review of the Spanish-language translation of these milestones. PhD, Toni M. Whitaker, MD, Lisa D. Wiggins, PhD, and Jennifer M. Zubler, MD.

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What developmental milestones is your 9-month-old reaching?

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Check the milestones your child has reached by the end of 9 months. Take this checklist with you and talk with your child's doctor at every visit about the milestones your child has reached and what to expect next.

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Sentences with 4, 5, or 6 words, beginning to use pronouns, vocabulary of 50 or more words, and imitation of adult language.
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- Follows two-step instructions
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Language and Social Emotional Milestones

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Speech and language milestones: what should baby be doing by 12 months?

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Can name familiar things, talk in sentences, carry on a small conversation, and has a larger vocabulary.
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CDC's milestones and parent tips have been updated and new checklist ages have been added (15 and 30 months). For more information about the recent updates to CDC's developmental milestones, please review the Pediatrics journal article and these important key points.

How your child plays, learns, speaks, acts, and moves offers important clues about your child's development. Developmental milestones are things most children (75% or more) can do by a certain age.

Check the milestones your child has reached by 3 years by completing a checklist with CDC's free Milestone Tracker mobile app, for iOS and Android devices, using the Digital Online Checklist, or by printing the checklist [1 MB, 2 Pages, Print Only] below.
"Learn the Signs. Act Early." materials are not a substitute for standardized, validated developmental screening tools.
What most children do by this age:

Social/Emotional Milestones

Calms down within 10 minutes after you leave her, like at a childcare drop off

Language/Communication Milestones

Cognitive Milestones (learning, thinking, problem-solving)

Movement/Physical Development Milestones

Strings items together, like large beads or macaroni

Puts on some clothes by himself, like loose pants or a jacket

Uses a fork

Other important things to share with the doctor...

What are some things you and your baby do together?

What are some things your baby likes to do?

Is there anything your baby does or does not do that concerns you?

Has your baby lost any skills he/she once had?

Does your baby have any special healthcare needs or was he/she born prematurely?

Concerned About Your Child's Development?
Act Early.

You know your child best. Don't wait. If your child is not meeting one or more milestones, has lost skills he or she once had, or you have other concerns, act early. Talk with your child's doctor, share your concerns, and ask about developmental screening.
If you or the doctor are still concerned:

1. Ask for a referral to a specialist who can evaluate your child more; and

2. Call your state or territory's early intervention program to find out if your child can get services to help. Learn more and find the number at cdc.gov/FindEI.

For more on how to help your child, visit cdc.gov/Concerned.

As your child's first teacher, you can help his or her learning and brain development. Try these simple tips and activities in a safe way. Talk with your child's doctor and teachers if you have questions or for more ideas on how to help your child's development.

Encourage your child to solve her own problems with your support. Ask questions to help her understand the problem. Help her think of solutions, try one out, and try more if needed.

Talk about your child's emotions and give him words to help him explain how he's feeling. Help your child manage stressful feelings by teaching him to take deep breaths, hug a favorite toy, or go to a quiet, safe place when he is upset.

Set a few simple and clear rules that your child can follow, such as use gentle hands when playing. If he breaks a rule, show him what to do instead. Later, if your child follows the rule, recognize and congratulate him.

Click here for more tips and activities

Read with your child. Ask questions, such as "What is happening in the picture?" and/or "What do you think will happen next?" When she gives you an answer, ask for more details.

Play counting games. Count body parts, stairs, and other things you use or see every day. Children this age are starting to learn about numbers and counting.

Help your child develop his language skills by speaking to him in longer sentences than his, using real words. Repeat what he says, for example, "need nana," and then show how to use more "grown-up" words by saying, "I want a banana."

Let your child help with making meals. Give him simple tasks, such as washing fruits and vegetables or stirring.

Give your child instructions with 2 or 3 steps. For example, "Go to your room and get your shoes and coat."

Limit screen time (TV, tablets, phones, etc.) to no more than 1 hour per day of a children's program with an adult present. Don't put any screens in your child's bedroom. Children learn by talking, playing, and interacting with others.

Teach your child simple songs and rhymes, such as "Itsy Bitsy Spider" or "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star."

Give your child an "activity box" with paper, crayons, and coloring books. Color and draw lines and shapes with your child.

Encourage your child to play with other children. This helps him learn the value of friendship and how to get along with others.

Let your child play with playdough by squishing it, pressing it, pinching it, and making balls in different colors. This builds her hand and finger muscles for writing, buttoning, and cutting.

Give your child simple, healthy food choices. For example, at snack time ask, "Do you want carrots or an apple?"

Play games to teach opposites. Get down low and say, "I am small." Then stand up and say, "I am big." Do the same thing for fast/slow, quiet/loud.

Play matching games. Ask your child to find objects in books or around the house that are the same.

Play outside with your child. Go to the park or a walking trail. Allow your child plenty of time to choose what and how she wants to play. Join her and follow her lead.

Help your child be ready for new places and meeting new people. For example, you can read stories or role play (pretend play) about new places or things to help him feel more comfortable.

Encourage your child to tell you her name and age.

Special acknowledgments to the subject matter experts and others who contributed to the review of data and selection of developmental milestones, especially Paul H. Lipkin, MD, Michelle M. Macias, MD, Julie F. Pajek, PhD, Judith S. Shaw, EdD, MPH, RN, Karnesha Slaughter, MPH, Jane K. Squires, Sincere gratitude to Natalia Benza, MD and José O. Rodríguez, MD, MBA for their thoughtful review of the Spanish-language translation of these milestones. PhD, Toni M. Whitaker, MD, Lisa D. Wiggins, PhD, and Jennifer M. Zubler, MD.

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- Traces different shapes
- Know what two means
- CAn work toys with moving parts
- Builds towers with 6 or more blocks

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3 Year Milestone: Understands what two means

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Fully understand the use of pronouns, carry on longer conversations, likes to look at books and "read" stories to themselves even if they can't read, and has a vocabulary of 1,600 words.
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This page is all about 4 year old speech and language skills. Keep in mind that these milestones are based on research about typically-developing children but this information is not meant to diagnose a speech-language delay or disorder. There is a wide range of "normal" and even if your child is slightly delayed in a few of these areas, it doesn't necessarily mean he or she has a speech or language delay. Please contact a speech-language pathologist for a screening if you are concerned about your child's speech and language skills. All norms are taken from the Liguisystems Guide to Communication Milestones which sites the specific resources and research articles used to find each milestone.

By this age, your child should be able to consistently make the following sounds correctly:
-/p/, /b/, /m/, /h/, /n/, /w/, /d/, /k/, /g/, /d/, /f/, "y"

Your child's speech should be understood by a stranger about 75%-90% of the time.
Speech Sound Resource Page
Your child should be correctly using most of the following grammatical markers:

Pronouns:
- I, me, you, he, she, him, her, we, us, they, them
How to teach the pronouns "he" and "she"

Possessive Pronouns:
- My, mine, your, yours, his, her, hers, our, ours, their, theirs

"-ing" on the end of verbs

How to Teach Present Progressive "-ing" How to Teach Plurals How to Teach Possessive 's

Past tense verbs (jumped, ran, etc.)
How to Teach Past Tense Verbs Past Tense Verb Flashcards How to Teach Articles "the" and "a" How to Teach the Conjunction "And"
Your child should also be producing sentences with an average length of 2.75-4.5 words/morphemes.
How to Increase Sentence Length
Your child should be interacting with other people in most of the following ways:

Follows two-step related directions without cues (such as "stand up and push in your chair)
Teach a Child to Follow Directions Following Directions Game

Takes turns and plays cooperatively
Teaching Social Skills to Preschoolers

Relates personal experiences through verbalization

Separates from primary caregiver easily

Frequently practices conversation skills by talking to self

Begins dramatic play, acting out whole scenes

Shows frustration if not understood

Expresses ideas and feelings

Self-Calming Strategies for Children
Your child should be using books in most of the following ways:

Begins to pay attention to specific print, such as the first letter of his name

Recognizes logos and other environmental print and understand that print carries a message (knows that the golden arches mean "McDonalds"

Identifies some letters and makes letter/sound matches (such as knows that "s" says "sssss")

Participates in rhyming games (such as recognizing that duck and buck rhyme although they may not be great at this yet)

Talks about characters in a book

Likes to "read" stories to herself and others

Protests if an adult changes the story

Produces some letter-like forms in scribbles that look like letters

Literacy Resource Page

Is developing phonological awareness and pre-reading skills:
The Ultimate Guide to Phonological Awareness and Pre-Reading Skills
Your child should have an understanding of most of the following concepts:

Follows quantity directions of "empty" and "a lot" (such as "which one is empty" or "which one has a lot of candy?"

Follows equality directions of "same" and "both" (such as "which two are the same?" or "give me both apples")

Understands "next to", "beside", and "between"

Identifies colors (points to the correct color when you name it, like "show me blue")

Matches one-to-one (can match two items that are the same)

Points to the object that is different than the others

Uses position concepts such as "behind", "in front", and "around"

How to Teach Spatial Concepts Spatial Concepts Game Vocabulary Resource Page
Your child should have a vocabulary of about 1600 words. We don't recommend you try to count all of them, this should just give you a rough estimate!
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Your child should be able to use questions in most of the following ways:

Answers a variety of questions, including "yes/no", "what", "who", "where", "why", "how", "when", and "how many" (as long as there are only a few things)

Asks "what", "where", "when", "how", "whose" and one-word "why" questions

Asks "is" questions (like "what is this?" and "is she crying?")

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Your child should be doing most of the following listening skills:

Attends to name being called from another room

Understands most simple questions pertaining to his/her activities and environment

Begins to learn from listening

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This page is all about 4 year old speech and language skills. Keep in mind that these milestones are based on research about typically-developing children but this information is not meant to diagnose a speech-language delay or disorder.

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Children are interested—although hesitant—about going new places and trying new things. They also start to play with children (as opposed to only playing side-by-side). Start being able to comfort and show concern for an unhappy friend without prompting. They also play "real life".
https://www.understood.org/en/learning-attention-issues/signs-symptoms/developmental-milestones/developmental-milestones-for-typical-3-year-olds

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Age 3 Social & Emotional Milestones | Child Development

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Walk, run and start learning to jump with both feet

Pull or carry toys while walking

Throw and kick a ball; try to catch with both hands

Stand on tiptoes and balance on one foot

Climb on furniture and playground equipment

Walk up stairs, holding on to the railing; may alternate feet

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Motor skills are broken up into two categories: gross motor skills and fine motor skills. Mastering both are important for children's growth and independence. Watch to learn more about both, and how your child can strengthen their skills!

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The difference between fine and gross motor skills:

Fine motor: Small muscles related to intricate tasks.

Gross motor: Large muscles related to movements.

Fine motor: Found in fingers, lips, tongue, etc.

Gross motor: Found in arms, legs, torso, etc.

Fine motor: Tasks include feeding yourself, turning pages.

Gross motor: Tasks include walking, sitting, throwing.

Activities for fine motor skills:

Finger painting

Stacking cups or blocks

Coloring with crayons

Rolling balls with play dough

Activities for gross motor skills:

Doing Tummy Time

Playing 'Simon Says'

Playing on the playground

Throwing a ball at a target

Good motor control helps with cognitive development and exploring the world.

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Parents' Guide to Fine Versus Gross Motor Skills | Pathways.org

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The development of both fine and gross motor skills allow a child to explore the world. Watch for ways to encourage motor skills in your child.

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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2018). Developmental milestones. Retrieved from https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/actearly/milestones/index.html

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Walk up and down stairs, alternating feet -- one foot per step

Kick, throw, and catch a ball

Climb well

Run more confidently and ride a tricycle

Hop and stand on one foot for up to five seconds

Walk forward and backward easily

Bend over without falling

Help put on and remove clothing

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Can identify similar sounds (rhyming or words that begin with the same letter), correct use of verbs, use of larger words, and develops understanding of concepts, metaphors, and non-literal language.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KYoanNjhbQk

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Language development in children at 5-8 years: early literacy and language sounds

By 5 years, children know that words are made of different sounds and syllables. When they're listening, they can identify words beginning with the same sound - for example, 'Mummy made magic marshmallows'. They can also notice words that sound the same and play rhyming games with words like 'bat', 'cat', 'fat', 'hat' and 'mat'.

At 5-6 years, your child might know some or all of the sounds that go with the different letters of the alphabet. This is an important first step in learning to read. At this age, children also learn that single sounds combine together into words. For example, when you put the 't', 'o' and 'p' sounds together, they make the word 'top'.

By 6 years, children start to read simple stories with easy words that sound the way they're spelled, like 'pig', 'door' or 'ball'. They're also starting to write or copy letters of the alphabet, especially the letters for the sounds and words they're learning.

By 8 years, your child understands what they're reading. Your child might read on their own, and reading might even be one of their favourite activities. By this age children can also write a simple story.

By the time children are 5 years old, unfamiliar people can understand all of what they say, even though they might still mispronounce a few words. For example, they might still have problems saying sounds like the 'r', 'l' or 'th' sound. They might say 'wing' instead of 'ring' or 'fink' instead of 'think'.

Vocabulary and language development

By 5 years, children can mostly use the correct forms of verbs to talk about past and future events. For example, your child can say 'I played with Maxie' to talk about the past and 'I will play with Maxie' to talk about the future. Children also begin to understand some concepts of time - for example, night, day and yesterday.

Your child will start to realise that there are exceptions to grammatical rules. For example, we say 'broke', 'threw' and 'ate' rather than 'breaked', 'throwed' and 'eated'. It'll take a few more years to learn the many exceptions in the English language. Even at 8 years of age, some children might have trouble with the past tense of some verbs.

At 5-6 years, children start to understand that single words might have different meanings, so they start to use the context of a word to know what it means. For example, 'cool' means something different when you say, 'It's a cool day', compared with when you say, 'That's a really cool robot you've built'. They also begin to understand metaphors and non-literal language - for example, 'Make up your mind'.

Your child will understand that they can make new words by joining 2 other words - for example, 'bookshelf'. You'll hear 'compound' words like this more often in your child's speech.

Your child will also begin using longer words as they learn that the beginnings and endings of words change their meanings. For example, your child can add 'ness' (as in 'happiness'), 'un' (as in 'unwrap'), and 'er' (as when 'teach' becomes 'teacher').

And your child will also start to understand that some words don't need an 's' to become plurals - for example, 'feet' rather than 'foots'.

By 8 years, children start to understand jokes and riddles and use language in an abstract way. For example, your child might tell a joke like 'What kind of shows do cows like to watch?' 'Moo-sicals'.

Your child might also start to compare 2 things using the words 'like' or 'as' - for example, 'They swim like a fish'.

Language skills develop with practice. Children practise by talking with others, reading and having lessons in the classroom. And language and reading skills develop together all the way through school.

Understanding and using sentences as part of language development

By 5 years, children can follow multi-step, complex directions.

Your child can understand and combine words to form active sentences - for example, 'The cat chased the dog'. They also start to understand passive sentences - for example, 'The cat was chased by the dog'.

But when children are describing pictures, they might mix up who is doing what to whom. Your child's ability to make correct sentences will improve gradually in the next few years.

By 8 years, your child can use compound sentences with words like 'and' or 'but' to join sentences together - for example 'It's Dan's birthday today and they want to play video games'. Your child can also use these words to explain when one event depends on another - for example, 'Dan wants to play video games but not until after Priya arrives'.

Storytelling and language development

From 4-8 years, children get much better at telling stories. Your child's stories are probably longer and more detailed - and they probably make more sense too. The stories might be made up, or about things that have actually happened. They might have a theme, character or plot and contain actions and events in a logical sequence - for example, 'The boat sank, so everybody had to swim to the beach'.

As your child keeps learning and practising language, their storytelling will improve. It'll be easier to work out who your child is talking about when they're telling a story, and how the events in their stories fit together.

In these years, your child might:

use different linking words in the right way - for example, 'because', 'then', 'now', 'when', 'before', 'while' and 'although'

use different sentence types to present the same information

correctly use pronouns like 'he', 'she' and 'they' when they're telling a story

understand the difference between fact and theory - that is, the difference between 'What happened?' and 'Why do you think ... ?'

Children who grow up in a bilingual or multilingual family might take a little longer to reach certain language milestones. That's because they're learning words in more than one language. But by the time your child is halfway through primary school, they're likely to speak and use English just as well as their peers.

When to seek professional help for language development

If you notice any of the following signs in your child, or you're worried about your child's language development, it's a very good idea to see your child and family health nurse, GP or paediatrician.

At 6 years, your child:

is difficult to understand or isn't speaking in full sentences

has trouble following multi-step, complex instructions like 'Please put your pyjamas on your bed after you've put your clothes on'

has stopped using a language skill they once had.

At 8 years, your child:

has a stutter or lisp when talking

has difficulty following instructions

has stopped using a language skill they once had.

Your health professional might refer you to a speech pathologist.

Children learn new skills over time and at different ages. Most children develop skills in the same order and each new skill they learn builds on the last. Small differences in when children develop skills are usually nothing to worry about.

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Language development at 5-8 years sees children learning more and longer words. They can make more complex sentences and are better at pronouncing words too.

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- Uses scissors
- Plays board games
- Tells what they think will happen in a story
- Names colors and shapes
- Knows the idea of counting

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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

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4 Year Milestone: Tells you what he thinks is going to happen next in a book

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Reference: Developmental milestones chart (2007). The Institute for Human Services for The Ohio Child Welfare Training Program, 1-9. *Used for all of social, physical (motor), and cognitive 2 months-12

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Children develop friendships and express more awareness of other people’s feelings.
http://www.kamloopschildrenstherapy.org/social-emotional-preschool-milestones

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Age 4 Social & Emotional Milestones | Child Development

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The 0 to 3 Month Baby Communication Milestones to Look For

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Interested in new experiences and make new friendships. They also understand the difference between real life and make believe. They also gain self-esteem from feeling capable and demonstrating new skills.

http://www.pbs.org/parents/childdevelopmenttracker/five/socialandemotionalgrowth.html

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Age 5 Social & Emotional Milestones | Child Development

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Your Baby at 2 Months - Boys Town Pediatrics

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More easily handle small objects and turn a page in a book

Use age-appropriate scissors

Copy circles (3) and squares (4)

Draw a person with two to four body parts

Write some capital letters

Build a tower with four or more blocks

Dress and undress without your help

Screw and unscrew jar lids

Turn rotating handles

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Four Year Old Child Development Stages & Milestones | Help Me Grow MN

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Runs in an adult manner

Walks on tiptoe, broad jumps

Walks on a balance beam

Skates and jumps rope

Hand preference is established

Laces (but cannot tie) shoes

Grasps pencil like an adult

Colors within lines

Cuts and pastes simple shapes

brush teeth

ride a bike

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FINE MOTOR SKILLS // Easy Toddler Activity Ideas

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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

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4 Month Milestone: lLikes to play with people and might cry when playing stops

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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

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6 Month Milestone: Looks around at things nearby

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- Count 10 or more items
- Can draw a person with 6 body parts
- Knows about things used everyday
- Can print some letters and numbers

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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

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5 Year Milestone: Counts 10 or more things

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Four Month Baby Development Stages & Milestones | Help Me Grow MN

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Baby’s Social-Emotional Development | A Parenting Guide

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6 month Old Baby Typical and Atypical Development

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Child Development: Your Baby at 9 Months

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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

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1 Year Milestone: Bangs two things together

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