Milestones

Milestones

1. Ages of which a child should be able to do certain skills

2. 3-4

   • Physical- stands on 1 foot for 5 seconds,walks on a line for 8 feet without stepping off, can run and stop on command,catches a ball with arms bent
   • Emotional(self help skills)- unzips zippers, zips zipper,finds front of clothing,unbuckles shoes

3. 1-2

   • Physical- throws ball forward,scribbles on own,kicks a ball,runs well
   • Intellectual- understands colours,recognizes several people,identifies one body part,matches sounds to animals
   • Emotional(self help skills)- removes socks,holds cup in hands,puts shoes on with help,gives up bottle
   • Social-tends to be messy, likes rough and tumble play,expresses affection,shows a sense of humour

4. 2-3

   • Physical- catches a large ball, can walk up and down the stairs alone,folds paper in half,copies a circle
   • Emotional(self help skills)- brushes teeth with help,uses a fork,undresses with help,assists with bathing self
   • Intellectual- plays house,completes 3-4 piece puzzle,can demonstrate use of objects, matches simple shapes
   • Social- plays independently, can be physically aggressive, uses "mine", values property

5. 0-1

   • Physical- crawls forward,bangs 2 blocks together,sits independently,grasps toys
   • Intellectual- responds to sounds,plays "peek-a-boo",throws objects, understands "no" and responds.
   • Emotional(self help skills)- holds own bottle, brings hands to mouth, munches solid food,holds spoon
   • Social- enjoys physical contact and touch,establishes eye contact,enjoys social play,explores environment

6. 4-5