Child's Age | Mastered Skills (most kids can do) | Emerging Skills (half of kids can do) | Advanced Skills (a few kids can do) |
13 months | • Uses two words skillfully (e.g., "hi" and "bye") • Bends over and picks up an object | • Enjoys gazing at his reflection • Holds out arm or leg to help you dress him | • Combines words and gestures to make needs known • Rolls a ball back and forth |
14 months | • Eats with fingers • Empties containers of contents • Imitates others | • Toddles well • Initiates games • Points to one body part when asked • Responds to instructions (e.g., "give me a kiss") | • Uses a spoon or fork • Matches lids with appropriate containers • Pushes and pulls toys while walking |
15 months | • Plays with ball • Uses three words regularly • Walks backward | • Scribbles with a crayon • Runs • Adopts "no" as his favorite word | • "Helps" around the house • Puts his fingers to his mouth and says "shhh" |
16 months | • Turns the pages of a book • Has temper tantrums when frustrated • Becomes attached to a soft toy or other object | • Discovers the joy of climbing • Stacks three blocks • Uses spoon or fork • Learns the correct way to use common objects (e.g., the telephone) | • Takes off one piece of clothing by himself • Gets finicky about food • Switches from two naps to one |
17 months | • Uses six words regularly • Enjoys pretend games • Likes riding toys | • Feeds doll • Speaks more clearly • Throws a ball underhand | • Dances to music • Sorts toys by color, shape, or size • Kicks ball forward |
18 months | • Will "read" board books on his own • Scribbles well | • Strings two words together in phrases • Brushes teeth with help • Stacks four blocks | • Throws a ball overhand • Takes toys apart and puts them back together • Shows signs of toilet training readiness |