Developmental Milestones
6 Month Milestones
DOES YOUR CHILD:
1 MONTH:
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Eyes can follow (track) an object towards the middle (midline) or starting at midline to either side.
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Tightly grasp objects placed child’s hands.
2 MONTHS:
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Eyes can follow (track) an object to right and left sides, past the midline.
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Can briefly hold small toys placed in child’s hands.
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May begin to notice their own hands.
3 MONTHS:
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Eyes can follow objects in a circular motion.
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Hands are more relaxed.
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Infant is able to look at an object and will attempt to reach for that object. (Referred to as “visually directed reaching.”)
4-5 MONTHS:
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Touches fingers together
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Begins reaching with both hands at the same time.
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Able to reach and grasp a small toy using both hands.
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Touches or bangs an object on a table or hard surface
6 MONTHS:
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Reaches for an object with right or left hand.
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Shakes a rattle.
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Uses a raking grasp (all fingers at the same time) to pick up small objects.
DOES YOUR CHILD:
7 MONTHS:
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Transfers a small object from one hand to the other
8 MONTHS:
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Able to pull an item that is placed vertically in Play‐doh.
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Able to hold an object with the pad of the thumb facing the pad of the index finger.
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Can poke objects with index finger.
9 MONTHS:
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Uses thumb and index finger (pincer grasp) to pick up small objects like Cheerios.
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Bangs two objects together (i.e. two blocks)
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Claps hands.
10 MONTHS:
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Pull out three items that are placed vertically in Play‐ doh.
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Releases an object into an adult’s hand upon request.
11 MONTHS:
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Places small objects into a medium or large container.
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Can place multiple medium‐sized objects (i.e. blocks) into a container.
7-11 Month Milestones
12-24 Month Milestones
DOES YOUR CHILD:
12- 14 MONTHS:
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Able to let go of an object (i.e. throw a ball) and picking it up again.
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Can turn the cover or single thick pages of a book.
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Removes or dumps out objects from a container.
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Is able to point finger at objects.
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Can place a simple shape (i.e. circle or square) into a puzzle board.
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Can place small objects into a small container.
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Begins to make small marks on a paper.
15-17 MONTHS:
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Can build a two‐block tower.
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Scribbles spontaneously (without demonstration).
18-23 MONTHS:
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Can build a four‐ to six‐block tower.
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Can turn a few thick pages at time in a book.
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Can push, pull or dump things out.
1 Year Milestones
DOES YOUR CHILD:
24-29 MONTHS:
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Imitates drawing a vertical line.
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Is able to remove a screw/twist on lid to a container.
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Child can turn one page at a time when looking at a book.
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Can build an eight‐block tower.
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Imitates horizontal strokes on paper.
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Can string four large beads onto a piece of yarn.
30-36 MONTHS:
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Can build a 10‐block tower.
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Copies a circle on paper.
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Snips paper with child‐safe scissors.
3 Year Milestones
DOES YOUR CHILD:
GROSS MOTOR SKILLS
• Jump using a 2-footed takeoff and landing without assistance while maintaining balance?
• Walk 8 feet on a line on tiptoes?
• Stand on one foot for 3 seconds without assistance?
• Catch a ball with arms extended?
• Step and rotate his/her body when throwing?
FINE MOTOR SKILLS
• Drink from a full glass with one hand?
• Draw a circle?
• Build a wall of 4 blocks?
• Paint with whole arm movements?
• Undress him/herself?
4 Year Milestones
DOES YOUR CHILD:
GROSS MOTOR SKILLS
• Hop forward 6 inches on one foot without letting the other foot touch the floor?
• Run and stop without falling?
• Stand on tiptoes or on one foot without moving?
• Hit a target 5 feet away with an overhand throw?
• Ride a tricycle?
FINE MOTOR SKILLS
• Button and unbutton at least one button?
• Use one hand consistently for most activities?
• Use a spoon without spilling?
• Trace a square, copy a circle, and imitate horizontal strokes?
• Put on his/her own shoes?
• Open doors by turning handles?
5 Year Milestones
DOES YOUR CHILD:
GROSS MOTOR SKILLS
• Skip properly while maintaining balance?
• Stand on each foot without swaying for 10 seconds?
• Run around obstacles?
• Complete 3 sit-ups?
FINE MOTOR SKILLS
• Color between vertical lines?
• Spread substances with a knife?
• Draw circles, diamonds, and crosses?
• Carry a cup of water without spilling?