Two years old

Two years old

1. Physical

   • Gross Motor
     • at 2 1]2 years old
       • stand on tiptoe
         • climb nursery apparatus
           • jump with both feet together from a low step
     • at 2 years old
       • squat with complete steadiness
         • can run and avoid obstacles
           • walk up and down stair , usually putting both feet on the step
             • can throw a ball overhand but cannot yet catch a ball
   • Fine Motor
     • at 2 1\2 years old
       • can hold a pencil with an improved tripod grasp
         • Build a tower of seven or more cubes
     • at 2 years old
       • Turn pages of picture book singly
         • can drink from a cup with a few spills
           • Draw circle , lines and dots using their preferred hand
   • Sensory
     • at 2 years old
       • Listen to general conversation with interest
         • Recognize familiar people in photos , but do not yet recognize themselves
     • at 2 1\2 years old
       • Recognize minute details in picture books
         • Recognize themselves in potos

2. Cognitive and languages

   • at 2 years old
     • Interested in the names of people
       • Use phrases speech : which mean daddy car might have many meanings
         • Follow simple instructions and requests
   • at 2 1\2 years old
     • Know their full name
     • can say a few nursery rhymes
       • Use the pronoun ( I, you ,me ,we ) correctly

3. Emotional and social

   • At 2 1\2 years old
     • Eat skillfully with a spoon and fork
     • May go to the toilet by themselves
     • May be dry through the night
     • Play more with other children , but may not share their toys with them
   • at 2 years old
     • Are beginning to express how they feel
     • Often like to help others
     • Can dress themselves independent
     • Are eager to try new experiences