Developmental Milestones
5 to 7 Months
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Transfers an object from one hand to another
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Begins to reach forward with both arms
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Finger feeds
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Shakes and bangs toys
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2 to 3 Years
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Stacks a tower of six to eight blocks
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Turns single pages in a book
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Imitates a vertical line, horizontal line, and circle
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Strings large beads
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Holds a crayon with thumb and fingers
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Uses scissors to snip paper
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5 to 6 Years
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Completes ten to twenty-five piece interlocking puzzle
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Copies a triangle
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Connects two dots with a straight line
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Uses scissors to cut simple figures
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Ties laces into a bow
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Cuts soft food with a safety knife
9 to 12 Months
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Reaches in all directions
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Pokes with index fingers
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Releases large objects into a large container
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Assists with cup and spoon feeding
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Bangs two items together
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Removes socks
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3 to 4 Years
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Stacks a tower of nine to ten blocks
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Folds and creases a paper
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Completes three to eight piece inset puzzle
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Snaps clothing
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Uses fork and spoon with little spilling
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Colors a large image attempting to stay within the lines
1 to 2 Years
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Points with index finger
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Places objects into a container
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Uses both hands together at the middle of their body
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Scribbles spontaneously
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Stacks a two to six cube tower
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Imitates a vertical line
4 to 5 Years
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Imitates a four to six block design
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Copies a diagonal line
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Imitates an X
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Draws three parts to a person
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Buttons from opening clothing
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Uses scissors to cut out a circle and square
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Speech Milestones
12 Months
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By 12 months child should say 2-6 words other than "mama" or "dada"​
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2 Years
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​At twenty-four months a child with typically developing language says two hundred to three hundred words.
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5 Years
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​At five years a child with typically developing language should be able to make the sounds – r, zh
15 Months
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​By fifteen months a child says ten different words.​
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3 Years
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​At thirty-six months a child with typically developing language uses one thousand different words.
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At two to three years a typically developing child should be able to make the following sounds– p,b,m,d,t,k.g, w, ng, f, y
6 Years
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​At six years a child with typically developing language should be able to make the sounds – th
18 Months
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​At eighteen months toddlers with typically developing language use fifty different words
4 Years
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​At four years a child with typically developing language should be able to make the sounds – l, j, ch. s, v, sh, z
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Gross Motor Milestones
4 to 6 Months
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Rolls over (first from tummy to back, then back to tummy).
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Sits with support (around 4-5 months), gradually sitting independently by 6 months.
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Pushes up on arms when lying on stomach.
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Begins to bear weight on legs when standing with support.
1 to 2 Years
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Walks independently (by 12-14 months).
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Climbs onto furniture and stairs (with support).
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Runs with limited coordination (around 18 months).
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Kicks a ball forward (around 18-24 months).
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4 to 5 Years
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Skips (alternating feet while jumping).
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Hops on one foot multiple times.
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Walks heel-to-toe in a straight line.
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Balances on one foot for longer periods (10 seconds or more).
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Throws a ball accurately to a target.
7 to 9 Months
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Sits independently without support (around 7-8 months).
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Crawls (usually begins at 8-9 months).
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Bears weight on legs when held in standing position.
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Reaches for objects while on tummy and begins shifting weight.
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2 to 3 Years
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Walks up and down stairs (with help, or alternating feet with support by age 3).
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Throws a ball overhand (around 2-3 years).
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Jumps with both feet (around 2-3 years).
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Balances on one foot briefly (around 3 years).
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Runs more confidently, with improved speed and direction control.
5 to 6 Years
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Rides a bicycle without training wheels.
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Jumps rope.
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Improves running, can change direction quickly, and move faster with more control.
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Develops stronger coordination in activities such as catching, throwing, or climbing.
10 to 12 Months
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Pulls to stand (by holding onto furniture).
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Cruises along furniture (walking while holding onto support).
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Stands independently briefly.
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Takes first steps (typically around 12 months).
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3 to 4 Years
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Hops on one foot (around 3-4 years).
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Walks up and down stairs independently, alternating feet (by age 3).
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Pedals a tricycle (around 3-4 years).
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Catches a ball with arms outstretched.
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Jumps forward with both feet.
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