LANGUAGE

• Understands the meaning of “don't”

• Knows names for familiar people and objects

• Uses 50 words (if talking)

• Makes two-word sentences (“Go bye-bye”)

• Listens to short books and nursery rhymes

• Points to six parts of the body when asked

• Speaks in gibberish that has the cadence and rhythm of speech

• Identifies four pictures in a book with words (if talking)

• Follows a two-step command (“Get your coat and come here.”)

COGNITIVE/INTELLECTUAL

• Categories (e.g., “toys,” “books,” “foods,” “people”)

• Points to specific pictures in books when asked

• Tries different ways to do something

• Figures out how to do things by trying different strategies

• Learns from looking at books

• Pretends (e.g., the piece of play dough is a snake)

• Focuses on an activity for five minutes

• Chooses (between two things)

• Inspects something by looking (not tasting or touching)

PHYSICAL/MOTOR

• Runs

• Stacks six blocks

• Rides a toy by pushing on the floor with alternating feet

• Walks up steps

• Kicks a ball forward

SOCIAL

• Has an impact by saying “no” or resisting

• Feels concerned when someone is crying

• Tries to comfort someone who is very upset

• Handles simple responsibilities

• Is interested in other children

• Feeds a doll

SELF-CARE

• Drinks from a cup without a lid

• Uses a spoon and fork (still has trouble turning the hand)

• Washes and dry hands

• Takes off some clothes

• Puts on an article of clothing

• Puts arms and legs through holes when being dressed