The Journey We Shared [from pregnancy to 4 years of age]

Up to 6 months

• Mimics sound
• zz
• Begins to sit without support
• Likes to play with others, especially parents
• Responds to own name
• Strings vowels together when babbling (“ah”, “eh”,”oh”)

Up to 12 months (1 year)

• Uses simple gestures such as shaking head for saying no
• Waving “bye-bye.”
• Imitates gestures
• Responds to simple spoken requests
• Says “mama” and “dada”
• Pulls up to stand

Up to 18 months (1 ½ year)

• Plays simple pretend, such as feeding doll
• Points to show others something interesting
• Knows what ordinary things are for (e.g. telephone, spoon)
• Says several simple words
• Walks alone

Up to 2 years

• Says sentences with 2 to 4 words
• Gets excited when with other kids
• Follows simple instructions
• Kicks a ball
• Points to things when they are names

Up to 3 years

• Copies adults and friends (like running when they see other children run)
• Carries a conversation using 2 o 3 sentences
• Climbs well
• Plays make-believe with dolls, animals and people
• Shows affection for friends without prompting

Up to 4 years

• Hops and stands on one foot for up to 2 seconds
• Prefers playing with other children rather than playing alone
• Tells stories
• Draws a person with 2 to 4 body parts
• Plays cooperatively