Development of Ages 1-3

By lindseyann401

  • Physical Development age 1

    • turns several pages of a book at a time.
    • picks up small objects with thumb and forefinger.
    • moves objects from hand to hand.
    • may walk alone or while holding a caregiver's hand.
    • sits down without help.
    • slides down stairs backwards, one step at a time.

  • feeding- 1 year

    • eat a variety of foods.
    • finger foods : slices of a banana.
    • avoid raw foods : raw carrots.
    • use a spoon while eating.
    • starts using a training cup : handles, lid, spout, weight bottom.

  • social developmental milestones 1 year

    • plays alone but often near others.
    • dislikes sharing toys.
    • desires approval.
    • fears some strangers.

  • Piaget's .... 1-2 years

    • sensorimotor.
    • children learn through their senses and own actions.

  • Intellectual 1 year

    • begins to put two words together.
    • names common objects and people.
    • understands "no" but ignores.
    • finds hidden objects.
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  • 18 months

    • stacks from two to four blocks.
    • grasps crayons with a fist and scribbles.
    • walks well.
    • jumps in place.
    • climbs up or down one stair.
    • pull toys with wheels.

  • emotions 18 months

    • self-centered.
    • negativism.
    • the desire for independence.
    • frustration.
    • the child's realization of being a seperate person.
    Positive Guidance:
    - give choices.
    - redirect the child.
    • temper tantrums.
    • encourage talking.

  • social 18 months

    • begin developing some independence from the family.
    • closest relationships are still with their families.
    • children don't really interact with one another much.
    • parallel play: play near, but not actually with other children.
    • child plays independently.
    • seem to treat other people more as objects than as human beings.
    • understand their actions have consequences for others.
    • understanding is limited to actions that have direct, immediate, and physical results.

  • 2-2 1/2

    • stacks six blocks.
    • turns one page of a book at a time.
    • picks up objects from the floor without losing balance.
    • walks with more coordination and confidence.
    • jumps off the bottom step.
    • pushes self on wheeled toys.

  • feeding 2 years

    • usually feed themselves.
    • learn to use a fork.
    • improve fine motor skills.
    • improve getting nutrition.
    • should eat with the rest of the family.

  • emotions 2 years.

    • less at odds with the world.
    • speech and motor skills have improved.
    • understands more and is able to wait longer for various needs to be met.
    • expresses love and affection freely.
    • seeks approval and praise.
    • the child may feel overwhelmed, and frustration becomes anger.
    • immaturity and a powerful need for independence clash head-on.
    • more sesitive about being: bossed, shown, helped, or directed.
    • can be: stubborn, demanding, and domineering.
    • feel both independent and dependent.

  • social developmental milestones 2 years

    • engages in parallel play.
    • plays simple games with others.
    • bosses other children.
    • says "please" if prompted.

  • Piaget's .... 2-3 years

    • preoperational.
    • children think in terms of their own activities and what they perceive at the moment.

  • Intellectual 2 years

    • uses two- to three-word sentences.
    • knows about 500 words.
    • follows simple directions.
    • identifies colors.

  • social 2 years

    • develop an impressive list of social skills.
    • good at understanding and interecting with their main caregivers.
    • increasingly able to communticate with other toddlers.
    • find it fun to play with others, though usually continue to engage in parallel play.
    • like to please other people.
    • may refuse to do anything at all for one person, while happily doing almost anything another person asks.
    • begin to learn about the rights of others.

  • 2 1/2-3

    • stacks eight blocks.
    • screws lids on and off containers.
    • draws circles and horizontal and vertical lines.
    • alternates feet going up stairs but not going down.
    • runs but may not be able to stop smoothly.
    • throws a ball overhead but inaccurately.

  • 3-4

    • stacks nine or ten blocks.
    • cuts with scissors.
    • draws recognizable pictures.
    • jumps up and down in place with both feet.
    • catches a ball with arms straight.
    • rides a tricycle.

  • feeding 3 years

    • quite skillful using a spoon and fork.
    • full set of primary teeth.
    • chewing is not a problem.
    • meats and all tough foods should be cut into small pieces.

  • Emotions 3 years

    • generally have sunnier dispositions.
    • more cooperative.
    • learning to be considerate.
    • more physically capable, and, therefore, less frustrated.
    • more willing to take directions from others.
    • modify their behavior in order to win praise and affection.
    • have fewer temper tantrums.
    • like to talk and are better at it.
    • suddenly become very insecure.
    • fears are common.
    • try to ensure their own security by controlling their environment.

  • social developmental milestones 3 years

    • takes part in brief group activities (cooperative play).
    • takes turns.
    • likes to help.
    • shows affection.

  • Intellectual 3 years

    • uses longer sentences.
    • knows about 900 words.
    • follows two-part directions.
    • sorts by color and shape.

  • social 3 years

    • people become important.
    • will share, help, or do things another person's way just to please someone.
    • cooperative play: actually playing with one another.
    • parents or other main caregivers are still very important.
    • can use several strategies to resolve conflicts.
    • increasing ability to evaluate friendships.
    • take more notice of what others are like.
    • are more likely to compare themselves to others.