Two Years old

Two Years old

1. Physical

   • Gross Motor
     • at 2
       • can run and avoid obstacles
       • can throw a ball but cannot catch
       • squat with complete steadiness
     • By 2 1/2
       • stand on tiptoe
       • climb nursery apparatus
       • jump with both feet together
   • Fine Motor
     • at 2
       • draw circles and lines
       • pick up tiny objects
       • turn pages of picture book singly
     • by 2 1/2
       • build a tower of seven or more cubes
       • can imitate a horizontal line
   • sensory
     • at 2
       • Recognize familiar people in photos
       • listen to general cinversation with interest
     • by 2 1/2
       • recognize themselves in photos
       • recognize minute details in picture books

2. cognitive and language

   • at 2
     • provide comfort when other babies cry
     • now speak over 200 words
     • follow simple intructions and requests
   • by 2 1/2
     • know their full name
     • still repeat words spoken to them
     • can say a few nursery rhymes

3. emotional and social

   • at 2
     • are beginning to express how they feel
     • are eager to try new experiences
     • often like to help others
   • by 2 1/2
     • eat skillfully with a spoon and may use a fork
     • may be dry through the might
     • may go to the toilet by themselves