baby talk ielg activities · 7-18 months, approaches to learning, persistence, effort &...
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1 Month
I love your voice! - Knows your voice
0-9 months, Cognitive Development, Memory
Turns toward familiar voices, sounds, and/or objects
My eyes can track! - Follows an object
0-9 months, Approaches to Learning, Curiosity & Initiative
Observes the environment and people; tracks a toy as it moves from one point to another
I can lift my head - Lifts head briefly
0-9 months, Physical Development & Health, Gross Motor
Lifts head while on tummy
Why do I startle? - Responds to a noise
0-9 months, Physical Development & Health, Perceptual
Responds to changes in the environment, e.g., startles when hearing a loud noise, turns head toward
0-9 months, Language Development, Communication, & Literacy, Receptive Communication
Responds to sounds found in the environment, e.g., cries if hears a loud bang, will turn toward a
2 Months
So, these are MY hands! - Hand awareness
0-9 months, Cognitive Development, Safety & Well-Being
Demonstrates interest in own body, e.g., stares at hands, mouths feet, pokes at belly button
0-9 months, Approaches to Learning, Curiosity & Initiative
Shows interest in him- or herself, e.g., gazes at hands, places feet in mouth
Do you want to talk? - Mouth noises, face-to-face interactions
0-9 months, Social & Emotional Development, Relationship with Adults
Engages in social interactions with adults through smiles, coos, and eye contact
Baby TALK IELG Activities
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Is this what I look like, too? - Loves to look at faces
0-9 months, Social & Emotional Development, Self-Concept
Demonstrates interest in faces and voices of others
I know what happens next! - Begins anticipating routines
0-9 months, Cognitive Development, Memory
Anticipates familiar events, e.g., reaches for bottle and brings to mouth
3 Months
I can lift my head & chest! - Raises head and chest when on tummy
0-9 months, Physical Development & Health, Gross Motor
Lifts head while on tummy
Shake, rattle, and grasp! - Grasps and shakes toys
0-9 months, Physical Development & Health, Fine Motor
Grasps, holds, and shakes objects
Baby’s Got Babble! - Begins to imitate sounds
0-9 months, Approaches to Learning, Creativity, Inventiveness & Imagination
Imitates sounds, movements, and facial expressions, e.g., moves body up and down after caregiver initially moves in that manner
0-9 months, Social & Emotional Development, Attachment Relationships
Imitates familiar adults’ gestures and sounds
You make me smile! - Smiles socially
0-9 months, Language Development, Communication, & Literacy, Social Communication
Smiles and uses other facial expressions to initiate interactions with caregiver
0-9 months, Social & Emotional Development, Relationship with Peers
Demonstrates effort to interact and engage, e.g., uses eye contact, coos, smiles
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4 Months
Rolling to back - Rolling over
0-9 months, Physical Development & Health, Gross Motor
Rolls from back to stomach and from stomach to back
Sitting so Pretty - My neck is becoming stronger
0-9 months, Physical Development & Health, Gross Motor
Begins to gain balance, e.g., sits with and without support
Learning through my senses, my mouth is the best! - Explores objects
0-9 months, Approaches to Learning, Creativity, Inventiveness & Imagination
Actively explores new objects found in the environment by touching, patting, and mouthing
0-9 months, Cognitive Development, Symbolic Thought
Uses senses to explore objects, e.g., observes, mouths, touches
The World is a Rainbow! - I can see lots of colors now
0-9 months, Physical Development & Health, Perceptual
Has a range of vision that extends to several feet, which in turn leads to seeing colors and seeing objects from a distance
5 Months
That’s my name! - When you call his name
0-9 months, Social & Emotional Development, Self-Concept
Recognizes own name, e.g., looks up, or turns head toward a person who is saying his/her name
0-9 months, Language Development, Communication, & Literacy, Receptive Communication
Looks or turns toward the familiar person who says his or her name
(Almost) In the palm of her hand! - Rakes small objects with whole hand
0-9 months, Physical Development & Health, Fine Motor
Uses raking motion with hands to bring objects closer, e.g., uses all fingers to bring small objects closer to body
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Listen to the beat! - Reacts to music by cooing
0-9 months, Cognitive Development, Creative Expression
Demonstrates interest in sounds, songs, music, and colors
Hand to mouth! - Brings toys to mouth
0-9 months, Language Development, Communication, & Literacy, Early Literacy
Reaches out to grasp and mouth books
6 Months
Left, Right, Write… - Transfers objects between hands
0-9 months, Physical Development & Health, Fine Motor
Transfers an object from one hand to the other
Peek-A-Boo! I Learn By Looking At You! - Plays peek-a-boo
0-9 months, Social & Emotional Development, Relationship with Adults
Begins to engage in simple, back-and-forth interactions with a familiar adult, e.g., plays “peek-a-boo,” babbles in response to an adult speaking and repeats this interaction
Partially out of sight…but not out of mind! - Finds partially hidden toy
0-9 months, Cognitive Development, Memory
Finds an object that it is partially hidden
0-9 months, Cognitive Development, Symbolic Thought
Locates an object that has been partially hidden
Infant with a cause…and reaction! - Begins to understand cause and effect
0-9 months, Cognitive Development, Concept Development
Attempts to repeat an action, e.g., pats the table and tries to pat it again
0-9 months, Approaches to Learning, Problem Solving
Enjoys repeating actions, e.g., continues to drop toy from highchair after it is picked up by a caregiver or sibling
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7 Months
I feel for you! - Responds to your facial expressions
0-9 months, Social & Emotional Development, Empathy
Begins to share in simple emotions by reading facial and gestural cues, e.g., repeats activities that make others laugh
Meet me in the middle - Holds objects mid-line
0-9 months, Physical Development & Health, Gross Motor
Brings both hands to midline, i.e., center of the body
BIG on Books Even Though I’m Little - Listens to you read and talk about books
0-9 months, Language Development, Communication, & Literacy, Early Literacy
Shows awareness of printed materials, e.g., stares at a picture in a book
Your Little Handful Has Her Hands Full - Holds two of three objects offered
0-9 months, Cognitive Development, Quantity & Numbers
Holds on to more than one object at a time, e.g., grasps a rattle in one hand, and reaches for block
8 Months
My Babble has meaning! - Babbling with consonants? Da, Ma, or Ba?
0-9 months, Language Development, Communication, & Literacy, Social Communication
Participates in back-and-forth communication, e.g., babbles back and forth and/or plays peek-a-boo with caregiver
0-9 months, Language Development, Communication, & Literacy, Expressive Communication
Babbles and experiments with all types of sounds (two-lip sounds: “p,” “b,” “m”)
I can use my fingers! - What small items does she want to pick up with her pincer grasp?
7-18 months, Physical Development & Health, Fine Motor
Uses pincer grasp, e.g., picks up a Cheerio with thumb and forefinger
Who’s that baby! - I reach out and pat the things I see in the mirror
7-18 months, Social & Emotional Development, Self-Concept
Demonstrates interest in looking in mirror
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Ready, set, move! - Is the baby interested in motor activities?
0-9 months, Physical Development & Health, Gross Motor
Scoots body to attempt to move from one point to another
9 Months
What is the limit? - Setting limits
7-18 months, Social & Emotional Development, Relationship with Adults
Looks for caregiver’s response in uncertain situations
7-18 months, Self-Regulation, Behavior Regulation
Reads cues and body language of caregiver(s) and familiar others to guide reactions and behaviors in novel and uncertain situations
Bang, bang, bang! - Bangs objects together at midline
0-9 months, Physical Development & Health, Fine Motor
Holds a small object in each hand; bangs them together
0-9 months, Cognitive Development, Creative Expression
Manipulates objects, e.g., turns, shakes, bangs
Here is my nose and there is a ball! - Points to body parts
0-9 months, Language Development, Communication, & Literacy, Early Literacy
Points or makes sounds while looking at picture books
7-18 months, Social & Emotional Development, Self-Concept
Points to and identifies body parts on him or herself, e.g., points to eyes when asked, “Where are your
eyes?”
New people can be scary! - Stranger anxiety
7-18 months, Social & Emotional Development, Attachment Relationships
Exhibits stranger anxiety and concern in presence of an unknown person or a new situation
10 Months
Books are yummy! - Looks at picture books
7-18 months, Cognitive Development, Concept Development
Identifies and indicates objects and people in pictures, e.g., points
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Look what my body can do! - Pulls to stand
7-18 months, Physical Development & Health, Gross Motor
Pulls to a stand using help from furniture or caregiver
7-18 months, Physical Development & Health, Gross Motor
Cruises while holding on to furniture, e.g., walks around crib, holding on to railing
“The wheels on the bus…” - Likes moving parts on toys
7-18 months, Physical Development & Health, Fine Motor
Coordinates increasingly complex hand movements to manipulate objects, e.g., crumples paper, connects and disconnects toy links, flips light switch on and off
Look what I did!!!! - Shows pride in accomplishments
7-18 months, Social & Emotional Development, Self-Concept
Uses social referencing to guide actions and begins to test limits
11 Months
How big is baby…so big! - Playing “so big”
7-18 months, Language Development, Communication, & Literacy, Receptive Communication
Follows a one-step, simple request when a gesture is used
Since you thought that was funny, I’ll do it again! - Repeats actions
7-18 months, Self-Regulation, Attention Regulation
Maintains more advanced levels of engagement, e.g., repeats actions over and over when enjoying the reaction and result of the experience 7-18 months, Approaches to Learning, Problem Solving
Begins to recognize that certain actions will draw out certain responses, e.g., laughing and smiling will often result in an adult responding in the same manner
Fill and dump, fun, fun, fun! - Puts objects in containers
7-18 months, Cognitive Development, Spatial Relationships
Puts objects in a bucket and then dumps them out; repeats this action
What’s on that spoon? - Holds a spoon
7-18 months, Approaches to Learning, Persistence, Effort & Attentiveness
Begins to attempt assisting in self-help activities, e.g., feeding, grooming
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12 Months
Listen to me! - May say a few words: "mama," "dada," and "uh-oh"
7-18 months, Language Development, Communication, & Literacy, Expressive Communication
Utters first words; these words are for familiar objects and people, e.g., “mama,” “bottle”
Roll, roll, roll your ball! - Begins to roll or push a ball
7-18 months, Physical Development & Health, Gross Motor
Moves objects with large muscles, e.g., pushes a toy car with legs, rolls a ball
I know what you mean! - Responds to directions
7-18 months, Language Development, Communication, & Literacy, Social Communication
Demonstrates understanding of a familiar sound or word, e.g., looks toward a caregiver after hearing
7-18 months, Language Development, Communication, & Literacy, Receptive Communication
Responds appropriately to familiar words, e.g., hears the words “so big,” and puts arms in air
I can do it myself…please help me! - Wants to be independent
7-18 months, Self-Regulation, Physiological Regulation
Increased desire for independence and control
13 Months
I love you the best! - Strongly attached to a specific toy
7-18 months, Approaches to Learning, Curiosity & Initiative
Begins to demonstrate preferences for objects and/or materials, e.g., selects a book to read when given options
May I have this dance? - Likes to dance to music
7-18 months, Cognitive Development, Creative Expression
Participates in music activities by performing some accompanying hand movements
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I’m “telling” you no! - Shakes head “no”
7-18 months, Physical Development & Health, Self-Care
Shakes head to demonstrate no; pushes objects away
7-18 months, Language Development, Communication, & Literacy, Social Communication
Responds with “yes” or “no,” using sounds, words, and/or gestures to answer simple questions
What’s the point? - Understands and uses pointing
7-18 months, Cognitive Development, Quantity & Numbers
Begins to understand descriptive words and apply attributesto people, e.g., points to himself when asked, “Who’s a big boy?”
7-18 months, Self-Regulation, Emotional Regulation
Communicates needs to an adult, e.g., points, shakes head
14 Months
I am SO frustrated! - Shows frustration by having a tantrum
7-18 months, Self-Regulation, Behavior Regulation
Demonstrates frustration, e.g., cries, bites
Let me show you how much I love you! - Shares affection
7-18 months, Social & Emotional Development, Emotional Expression
Recognizes and expresses emotion toward a familiar person, e.g., shows emotion by hugging a sibling
See ya later! - Waves bye-bye
7-18 months, Language Development, Communication, & Literacy, Expressive Communication
Uses nonverbal communication to express ideas, e.g., waves bye-bye, signs “more” when eating
I am learning to love being read to! - Wants to turn pages in books
7-18 months, Physical Development & Health, Fine Motor
Uses hands in a purposeful manner, e.g., turns the pages of a board book, drops objects into a bucket
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15 Months
I know it’s still there! - Finds a hidden toy
7-18 months, Cognitive Development, Concept Development
Develops object permanence, aware that an object still exists even when it is not physically visible, e.g., pulls the blanket off the pacifier, cries when caregiver leaves the room
7-18 months, Cognitive Development, Symbolic Thought
Demonstrates object permanence , e.g., realizes objects and people still exist, even when they are not physically visible
I want to be friends…maybe - Shows more interest in playing with others
7-18 months, Social & Emotional Development, Relationship with Peers
Shows interest in another child by moving closer, e.g., rolls, crawls, or walks toward the child
7-18 months, Self-Regulation, Attention Regulation
Shifts attention from adults to peers
It may have been ok…now I am SCARED! - May show fear and insecurity
7-18 months, Self-Regulation, Attention Regulation
Relies on routines and patterns to maintain an organized state in order to focus
7-18 months, Cognitive Development, Safety & Well-Being
Hesitates and demonstrates caution in new and/or changing situations, e.g., stops crawling when reaches the edge of an uneven surface
Let’s have a (pretend) picnic! - Enjoys “Make Believe” play; wants to imitate adults
7-18 months, Cognitive Development, Symbolic Thought
Engages in simple pretend play, e.g., pretends to drink tea from a pretend tea cup, pretends to feed baby doll with toy bottle, uses a toy block as a phone, pretends to talk to mama
7-18 months, Cognitive Development, Creative Expression
Begins to use symbolic play while interacting, e.g., holds a play phone to ear and has a “conversation” with grandma
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16 Months
How high can I go? - Builds a four block tower
16-24 months, Physical Development & Health, Fine Motor
Controls placement of objects in a more effective manner, e.g., stacks blocks in a more orderly fashion
I can climb stairs, and furniture, and… - Walks up steps and climbs
16-24 months, Physical Development & Health, Gross Motor
Attempts to climb objects, e.g., furniture, steps, simple climbing structures
Do you understand me? - Babbles with expressions; may use simple words
7-18 months, Language Development, Communication, & Literacy, Expressive Communication
Babbles using the sounds of the home language
7-18 months, Language Development, Communication, & Literacy, Social Communication
Participates in simple back-and-forth communication, using words and/or gestures
I am loving my bath! - Pours water into different sizes of containers
16-24 months, Physical Development & Health, Perceptual
Plays with water and sand tables; explores by pouring, digging, and filling
17 Months
I see what you’re asking and I can point to it! - Points to familiar objects
16-24 months, Language Development, Communication, & Literacy, Early Literacy
Points to familiar pictures and actions in books
I can do it again, and again, and again - Enjoys doing the same things again
7-18 months, Approaches to Learning, Problem Solving
Repeats actions over and over again to figure out how an object works
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I can clean, fold, sweep…and I love it! - Helps in your jobs around the house
16-24 months, Approaches to Learning, Curiosity & Initiative
Demonstrates an interest in new activities and a willingness to try out new experiences
16-24 months, Social & Emotional Development, Emotional Expression
Expresses pride, e.g., smiles, claps, or says, “I did it” after completing a task
The cow says “Moo”, the dog says.. - Makes animal sounds while looking at books
16-24 months, Language Development, Communication, & Literacy, Social Communication
Connects gestures and/or sounds to comment about a familiar object, e.g., makes a crying sound after the caregiver hugs a baby doll and says, “Hush, baby”
18 Months
Let's sing and motion! - Imitates songs and finger plays
7-18 months, Physical Development & Health, Fine Motor
Participates in finger plays, e.g., moves hands to imitate caregiver’s hands when singing “Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star”
I can do it by myself! - Does things for himself
16-24 months, Social & Emotional Development, Self-Concept
Asks for help from familiar adults but may begin to attempt to complete tasks autonomously
If I want it, it’s mine; if I see it, it’s mine…- Is possessive of toys
16-24 months, Social & Emotional Development, Relationship with Peers
Expresses frustration when another child takes something away from him or her, e.g., a toy
If you cry I will give you a hug! - Shows sympathy
16-24 months, Social & Emotional Development, Empathy
Imitates comforting behaviors from caregiver(s), e.g., pats or hugs a child when upset
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19 Months
Play ball! - Tries to kick a ball; tries to throw a ball
16-24 months, Physical Development & Health, Gross Motor
Kicks and attempts to catch a ball
Head, shoulders, pants, and shoes! - Points to body parts and clothing when named
16-24 months, Language Development, Communication, & Literacy, Receptive Communication
Points to body parts when prompted
We are family! - Enjoys looking at a family book
16-24 months, Social & Emotional Development, Self-Concept
Points to self in images and other types of media
Budding Monet- Scribbles on paper
16-24 months, Language Development, Communication, & Literacy, Early Literacy
Randomly scribbles
20 Months
I want you, don’t go! - May have difficulty with separation
16-24 months, Social & Emotional Development, Attachment Relationships
Plays physically farther away from primary caregiver with increasing confidence; moves closer as needed. Seeks physical closeness when distressed.
It’s a puzzle! - Completes a simple three or four piece puzzle
16-24 months, Cognitive Development, Spatial Relationships
Uses simple trial and error to complete simple puzzles, e.g., matches piece, orients and attempts to turn to make a puzzle piece fit
You want me to do what? - Is able to follow simple directions
16-24 months, Language Development, Communication, & Literacy, Receptive Communication
Understands simple commands and questions and can follow two-step requests with the support of gestures and prompting
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I know what I want, I can let you know too! - Indicates wants
16-24 months, Physical Development & Health, Self-Care
Starts to indicate needs with gestures or a word, e.g., tugs diaper when wet, says “milk” when thirsty
21 Months
I want it now, now, now! - Temper tantrums
16-24 months, Social & Emotional Development, Emotional Expression
Demonstrates anger and frustration through a wide range of physical, vocal, and facial expressions, e.g., temper tantrums
Ooey, gooey, messy fun! - Messy play
16-24 months, Cognitive Development, Science Concepts & Exploration
Attempts new tasks during familiar activities, e.g., plays at the water table, and instead of using hands, tries to use head to make the water move
Cleaning, cooking, sweeping, dusting… - Imitates housework and “helping” you
16-24 months, Cognitive Development, Symbolic Thought
Engages in pretend play with familiar objects and experiences, e.g., places baby doll in stroller…
Let me see how far I can reach - Stands on tip toes
21-36 months, Physical Development & Health, Gross Motor
Walks on tiptoes, walks backward, and runs
22 Months
In the fold - Folds paper
21-36 months, Physical Development & Health, Fine Motor
Uses hand-eye coordination in a more controlled manner, e.g., completes puzzles, strings beads
I can make up my own mind! - Wants to make decisions
21-36 months, Social & Emotional Development, Relationship with Adults
Demonstrates desire to control or make decisions independent from adults
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Let’s play charades! - Uses gestures when communicating with others
16-24 months, Social & Emotional Development, Relationship with Peers
Gestures in order to communicate a desire to play near a peer
My scribbles are becoming more purposeful! - Imitates a circular scribble
16-24 months, Physical Development & Health, Fine Motor
Begins to imitate lines and circles when drawing
23 Months
I know where my toys go! - Remembers where objects belong
16-24 months, Cognitive Development, Memory
Searches for objects in different places
Up and down I go! - Goes up and down a slide
21-36 months, Physical Development & Health, Gross Motor
Walks up and down the stairs by placing both feet on each step
Stringing beads, one by one! - Strings one-inch beads
21-36 months, Physical Development & Health, Fine Motor
Uses hand-eye coordination in a more controlled manner, e.g., completes puzzles, strings beads
The Wheels on the Bus go Round and Round…- Sings phrases of songs
21-36 months, Language Development, Communication, & Literacy, Expressive Communication
Has a vocabulary of more than 300 words
24 Months
My block is a phone! - Begins engaging in simple pretend play
16-24 months, Cognitive Development, Symbolic Thought
Pretends one object is really another by using substitution, e.g., a napkin for a baby’s diaper
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Let’s put these in order - Nests blocks or stacks rings in right order when shown
16-24 months, Physical Development & Health, Fine Motor
Controls placement of objects in a more effective manner, e.g., stacks blocks in a more orderly fashion
My many colored feelings - What emotions does your toddler express?
16-24 months, Social & Emotional Development, Emotional Expression
Expresses wonder and delight while exploring the environment and engaging others
The cow says moo! - Matches sounds to animals
21-36 months, Cognitive Development, Science Concepts & Exploration
Begins to identify characteristics of animals, e.g., “The dog barks”
25 Months
I can pedal my trike! - Rides a tricycle
21-36 months, Physical Development & Health, Gross Motor
Pedals a tricycle with both feet
I can eat all by myself and it is messy and fun! - Feeds himself
21-36 months, Physical Development & Health, Self-Care
Performs some self-care tasks regularly and mostly independently e.g., brushes teeth, washes hands, places cup in sink
I think I need to go! - Begins to anticipate the need to go potty
21-36 months, Self-Regulation, Physiological Regulation
Demonstrates a readiness to begin toilet training
Help me get to the next step - Transitioning in activities
21-36 months, Self-Regulation, Behavior Regulation
Transitions smoothly if is prepared ahead of time
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26 Months
We are family! - Names people in family
21-36 months, Social & Emotional Development, Self-Concept
Names people in his/her family and shares stories about them
1, 2, 3…count with me! - Understands the number one
21-36 months, Cognitive Development, Quantity & Numbers
Begins to identify quantity comparison, e.g., “Which group has more blocks?”
Brush, brush, brush your teeth! - Brushes teeth with assistance
21-36 months, Physical Development & Health, Self-Care
Performs some self-care tasks regularly and mostly independently e.g., brushes teeth, washes hands, places cup in sink
I want to make you feel better… - Is self-centered, but tries to comfort others
21-36 months, Social & Emotional Development, Empathy
Responds to a child in distress in an attempted manner to make that child feel better, e.g., gives a crying child a hug, uses soothing words, or uses distraction
27 Months
I can take off my clothes all by myself! - Independently removes clothes
21-36 months, Physical Development & Health, Self-Care
Undresses independently but still needs assistance with dressing
My scribbles are starting to look more… - Draws “pictures”
21-36 months, Language Development, Communication, & Literacy, Early Literacy
Scribbles in a more orderly fashion and begins to name what he or she has drawn
Ask me a question, I bet I can answer it! - Answers questions
21-36 months, Language Development, Communication, & Literacy, Social Communication
Responds verbally to an adult’s questions or comments
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I love my baby doll? - Plays with dolls
21-36 months, Self-Regulation, Attention Regulation
Uses self-talk to extend play, e.g., says “now sleepy” to the baby doll after feeding it a bottle
28 Months
Circle to circle, square to square… - Matches shapes (circle, triangle, square)
21-36 months, Cognitive Development, Spatial Relationships
Completes simple puzzles with less trial and error, e.g., can match a puzzle piece to its correct slot by identifying the size and shape by simply looking at it.
I can pay attention for a longer time, wow! - Gradually increases attention
21-36 months, Self-Regulation, Attention Regulation
Attention expands and stays focused on an activity or object even when distractions are present
Snip, snip, snip with my scissors! - Makes snips with scissors
21-36 months, Physical Development & Health, Fine Motor
Begins to use more complicated hand movements, e.g., uses eating utensils independently, stacks
I am a boy, I have brown hair - Identifies self as boy or girl
21-36 months, Social & Emotional Development, Self-Concept
Begins to show an interest in describing physical characteristics, e.g., “I have blue eyes”
29 Months
This is for this and that is for that - Understands functionality of objects
21-36 months, Cognitive Development, Science Concepts & Exploration
Draws on past experience to describe and communicate about observations and experiences, e.g., knows what happens when one blows on a candle, discusses what happens to snow when the temperature
Say what? - What words do you hear from your toddler during play?
21-36 months, Self-Regulation, Attention Regulation
Uses self-talk to extend play, e.g., says “now sleepy” to the baby doll after feeding it a bottle
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Bookworm - Looks at books on his own
21-36 months, Language Development, Communication, & Literacy, Early Literacy
Participates in early literacy activities independently, e.g., sits in a reading nook and browses through the pages
Come out, come out, wherever you are! - Plays hide and seek
21-36 months, Language Development, Communication, & Literacy, Expressive Communication
Begins to use pronouns and prepositions, e.g., “He took my toy” and “on the table”
30 Months
Picture this - Imitates adult when coloring/drawing
21-36 months, Physical Development & Health, Perceptual
Imitates familiar adults when coloring; draws lines and/or circles
So, this is what numbers mean! - Begins understanding the concept of numbers
21-36 months, Cognitive Development, Quantity & Numbers
Assigns meaning to numbers; understands the concept of a small number or big number, e.g., communicates “wow” when a caregiver shares that he or she is 35 years old
I'm giving it the boot! - Kicks a ball
21-36 months, Physical Development & Health, Gross Motor
Stands on one foot with support and maintains balance for a brief period of time
First this, then that - What happens next?
21-36 months, Language Development, Communication, & Literacy, Early Literacy
Expresses what happens next when reading a familiar book with a caregiver, e.g., uses gestures, words, and/or sounds
31 Months
I’ve got this grammar thing down! - What does the ____ say?
21-36 months, Cognitive Development, Science Concepts & Exploration
Begins to identify characteristics of animals, e.g., “The dog barks”
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I want you, I don’t want you, I need you! - Often displays contradiction
21-36 months, Social & Emotional Development, Self-Concept
Asks for help from familiar adults but pushes away and refuses help
How big is this? - Describing size
21-36 months, Cognitive Development, Spatial Relationships
Uses words and gestures to describe size of objects
I pretend to be mommy, and teacher, doctor…- Enjoys pretend play
21-36 months, Approaches to Learning, Creativity, Inventiveness & Imagination
Takes on familiar roles during play, e.g., cooks in the pretend kitchen
32 Months
Let's talk? - Actively participates in conversations
21-36 months, Language Development, Communication, & Literacy, Receptive Communication
Responds verbally and/or nonverbally to comments or questions while engaged in conversations with both peers and adults
SO, I think this means I have to go potty! - Begins to control bladder
21-36 months, Physical Development & Health, Self-Care
Begins to demonstrate an interest in using the bathroom, e.g., wants to sit on “potty”
Is less more? - Which group has more?
21-36 months, Cognitive Development, Quantity & Numbers
Begins to identify quantity comparison, e.g., “Which group has more blocks?”
Let me sort these out - Identifies categories
21-36 months, Cognitive Development, Concept Development
Identifies categories, e.g., able to point out all the animals within a picture even with different types of objects represented
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33 Months
Jump like a kangaroo - Jumps one to two feet in distance
21-36 months, Physical Development & Health, Gross Motor
Jumps forward a few inches; jumps from slightly elevated surface onto the ground
Let's make something - Likes creating
21-36 months, Approaches to Learning, Curiosity & Initiative
Participates in a broader array of experiences, e.g., outdoor jungle gyms, art projects
Will it float? - Learns about sinking and floating
21-36 months, Cognitive Development, Science Concepts & Exploration
Identifies various attributes of objects, food, and materials, e.g., color, shapes, size
I follow the rules! - Begins to follow simple rules
21-36 months, Cognitive Development, Safety & Well-Being
Pays attention to safety rules but still needs supervision to keep self safe
34 Months
Let me tell you about this - Draws picture and tells story about it
21-36 months, Approaches to Learning, Creativity, Inventiveness & Imagination
Creates an art project and creates a simple story to accompany the artwork
Blue and red make… - Plays with mixing colors
21-36 months, Cognitive Development, Science Concepts & Exploration
Engages in processes to reach an outcome, e.g., mixes three different colors of paint to see what color emerges
I can do that AND that - Follows multi-step directions
21-36 months, Language Development, Communication, & Literacy, Receptive Communication
Comprehends compound statements and can follow multi-step directions
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Make it stick! - Glues items on paper
21-36 months, Approaches to Learning, Creativity, Inventiveness & Imagination
Creates an art project and creates a simple story to accompany the artwork
35 Months
Suishy fun! - Plays with modeling dough
21-36 months, Physical Development & Health, Perceptual
Adjusts approach to unknown objects, e.g., presses harder on a lump of clay
Red with red, circle with circle, I’ve got this! - Sorts colors and shapes
21-36 months, Cognitive Development, Concept Development
Purposefully arranges similar objects, e.g., divides plastic blocks into a red group, a blue group, and a yellow group
I look like a flamingo! - Stands on one foot for five seconds
21-36 months, Physical Development & Health, Gross Motor
Stands on one foot with support and maintains balance for a brief period of time
You can't pull a fast one on me! - Wants books read just as written (don’t skip)
21-36 months, Language Development, Communication, & Literacy, Early Literacy
Recites parts of a book from memory
36 Months
And a one, and a two - Knows sequencing
21-36 months, Cognitive Development, Symbolic Thought
Builds in sequencing while engaged in play, e.g., beginning, middle, and end
A trusted friend - Likes characters in books
21-36 months, Cognitive Development, Creative Expression
Identifies and discusses characters that are meaningful to him and her
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Look at my vocabulary grow! - Learning prepositions
21-36 months, Language Development, Communication, & Literacy, Receptive Communication
Understands simple sentences or directions with prepositions, e.g., “Put cup in sink”
Dancing to the beat! - Enjoys moving to music
16-24 months*, Approaches to Learning, Creativity, Inventiveness & Imagination
Communicates in creative ways, e.g., plays with words by rhyming, chanting, or making up songs; uses movement and dance *This is fun for all ages!!