·     Points to pictures of familiar objects or people (Ex: a dog, or picture of family)

·     Is able to wave bye-bye to a peer or adult when leaving

·     May indicate to an adult that their diaper is wet

·     Understands and asks for “another” or “more” of something

·     Distinguishes between self and others

·   Putting to animals in a book and/or following along as adult reads
· Repeating words said by teacher or another peer
· Begins to sort shapes and colors

Erikson:
 Erikson is a psychosocial developmental theorist who came up with the "Eight stages of Man. This helps us predict and observe the affects in young children as their mind and emotions are changing. When looking at his eight stages only stage 1 and 2 seemed to be relevant because past that is ages 4 and up. Although I feel older two year olds do get that sense of guilt that is in stage 3.
      Stage 1: Trust v Mistrust
This stage is all about feeling safe as they face their first life changes.
   Stage 2: Autonomy v Shame & Doubt
This stage is all about toddlers trying to find themselves as they explore the world and to cope when things don't go their way, which is where doubt comes in.
  Stage 3:Initiative v Guilt
This stage is when preschoolers are trying to do everything independently but are scared they wont be able to live up to adults expectations.

·     Babbling loudly often to themselves and to others

·     Listening to things said to them and understanding

·     Starting to put words together to form a short sentence (Ex. Child states: “I’m all done”) when completing a meal. 

·     Able to follow simple directions like, “Please go put your bowl in the bucket.” Or, “Do you need to go potty?” The child is likely to nod or suggest that they need to.

·     Able to identify with a familiar adult or peer

·     By 1 and a half-2 years old, many children start expanding their vocabulary by saying simple words, colors, objects, or even some people’s names with pronunciation difficulties. 

o  Our brain wants to use all five senses as much as possible

o  We develop our first habits, and become aware of things happening around us

o Realization of object permanence 

o  We begin getting curious about the world, trying new foods, and explore areas by ourselves and with peers.

o  We learn to sit, crawl, stand, walk, and then eventually run

o  We perceive the world only through our point of view

o  Children have lots of fantasy, imagination and creativity. They often believe objects are alive and real

o  Learn to speak and have symbolic meanings

o  Dramatic play and role play are greatly used in this stage. Children greatly enjoy imitating things or people

o  Children become very curious about the world and ask many questions 

o  Thinking is still egocentric
o The child thinks everyone views the world through the same lens

o  Finally discovers logic 

o  Sorting objects in certain orders

o  Brains learn to rearrange our thoughts 

o  Children learn they can reverse actions by doing the opposite 

o  Apply new mental abilities while increasing cognitive function and achievement in school

o  Children’s thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are unique to themselves

o  Children start to learn to put themselves in others shoes

o  Have the ability to think more rationally, sophisticated and advanced 

o  Able to use logic to come up with solutions to problems

o  Form a deeper understanding of our own identity 

o  People become more compassionate during this stage

o  Egocentric thoughts begin to take action