nine months

nine months

1. physical development

   • gross motor skills
     • maintain a sitting position
       • may take some steps when both hands are held
   • fine motor skills
     • move arms together when excited
     • can grasp objects

2. cognitive and language development

   • look in the direction for fallen toys
     • imitate adult sounds

3. emotional and social development

   • enjoy pointing objects
     • prefer to be near to a familiar adult