Development Milestones

My child can roll over from belly to back or back to belly

My child can push their body off ground with arms when lying on tummy

My child can crawl on belly and progress to creeping on hands and knees

My child can come to the sitting position independently and play in sitting

My child can pull themself to the standing position and cruise along furniture

My child can stand momentarily without support

My child can take 2-3 steps without support.

Rolling a ball in imitation of adult.

My child can reach, grasp and puts object in mouth

My child can slowly release objects upon request

My child can pick things up with pincer grasp (thumb and index finger)

My child can transfer objects from one hand to another

My child drops and picks up toys

My child attends to sounds and voices 

My child can recognize facial expressions and tones of voice 

My child can babble (e.g. ma-ma, da-da) 

My child takes turns vocalizing with others 

My child can recognize names of a few objects such as car, animals, food 

My child can play with a single toy for 2-3 minutes

My child can sleep 10-12 hours with only 1 awakening

My child can tolerate a range of different textured foods

My child can hold a bottle or cup independently 

My child can drink from a cup with some spillage

My child can feed themself small crackers or other small pieces of food

My child enjoys playing games such as peek-a-boo/pat-a-cake 

My child hands over toys to others when asked 

My child demonstrates interests and explores objects/toys 

My child is starting to imitate an adult’s actions such as wave bye.  

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My child can independently transition from laying to sitting to creeping to standing

My child can take steps and change directions without falling

My child can walk while holding a toy

My child can creep up and down steps

My child can lift their foot to try and kick a ball placed on the floor

My child attempts to jump with feet together

My child can stand tip toe with little help

My child can roll a ball back and forth to an adult

My child can build a tower of three small blocks

My child turns two or three pages of a book at a time

My child enjoys scribbling using crayons/ pens

My child can bring spoon to mouth and self-feed with little help

My child can drink from a cup independently

My child can use signing to communicate

My child responds to familiar requests (e.g., come here) and own name

My child understands gestures (e.g., wave for ‘bye’)  

My child can understand one key word in a sentence (e.g., Where is your nose?)

My child can recognize names of familiar objects

My child can use up to 50 words to communicate

My child looks for objects when hidden

My child engages in imaginative play/ imitates adult behavior

My child plays alongside other children  

My child understands common dangers of hot objects, stairs, glass etc.

My child is able to settle themselves to sleep at night or during the day

My child can help with dressing, removing socks and shoes

My child enjoys looking in the mirror and playing

My child likes repetitive actions such as putting objects in and out of boxes and scribbling on many pages  

My child engages in pretend play using common household objects (e.g., using paper as a blanket)  

My child says “hi”, “bye,” and “please” without prompting 

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My child can stand up from floor without any support

My child walks smoothly, turns and changes directions and picks up toys without any falls

My child can run with control (wide base)

My child can climb onto/down from furniture without assistance.

My child can walk up and down steps with 1 handrail

My child can kick a ball with direction

My child can jump with both feet together

My child can string large beads

My child can turn single pages of a book

My child can use scissors to snip paper

My child can hold a crayon with thumb and fingers to imitate circular, vertical, and horizontal strokes

My child has started to use one hand consistently in most activities

My child can roll, pound, squeeze, and pull playdough

My child can feed self without assistance

My child can follow simple directions (e.g., go to your room and get your shoes)

My child can point to main body parts, clothing items, toys, and food when asked.  

My child has a vocabulary of 250-300 words

My child can use a minimum of 2-3 words in a sentence (e.g., Daddy go work)

My child understands and asks “What” and “Where” questions

My child can use the toilet with assistance and has daytime control

My child can soothe themselves and settle themselves to sleep at night and during the day

My child can look at a book independently

My child is independent with unbuttoning large buttoning, taking socks and shoes off, and helping brush their teeth.

My child enjoys a variety of textured foods and can feed self simple meals using a fork and spoon

My child is able to express their feelings

My child enjoys looking at books and engaging in imaginative play

My child enjoys messy play 

My child will play alongside others and will occasionally engage with other kids  

My child engages in pretend play, uses doll/ teddy bear as people, sticks as swords  

My child is aware of approval or disapproval of their actions  

My child is able to express their feelings and emotions  

My child will verbalize their desires/feelings (e.g., “I want a drink”) 

My child has started to obey and respect simple rules  

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My child is able to stand on 1 foot for 5-7 seconds

My child is able to imitate simple bilateral movements of limbs (e.g. arms up together, Simon says)

My child is able to run without tripping or falling

My child is able to negotiate playground equipment independently

My child is able to ride a tricycle independently

My child is able to walk up and down stairs with alternating feet without support

My child can jump with two feet together 5 times in a row

My child can catch and throw a ball with fair accuracy

My child can kick a rolling ball

My child can build a tower of nine small blocks

My child can copy a circle and a cross

My child can draw a person with four body parts

My child can play with clay material (rolls balls, makes snakes, cookies)

My child uses their non-dominant hand to assist and stabilize the use of objects

My child can snip paper using scissors

My child can sort shapes and colors and able to do simple puzzles 

My child is able to follow simple 3-part instructions (e.g., point to the cat, the dog and the monkey)

My child has a vocabulary of nearly 1500 words

My child understands longer, more complex sentences

My child is able to communicate using 3–4-word sentences

My child can communicate what they are doing, narrate a story/past events

My child can understand “Who” questions

My child asks “What, Why, When, and How” questions

My child understands common dangers such as hot objects, stairs, glass

My child can sit to look at a book independently

My child can dress and undress themselves with very little help and tolerates different clothing textures, seams, tags etc.

My child tolerates a range of different textured foods and is able to feed themselves independently 

My child is independent with toileting 

My child enjoys/ tolerates messy play 

My child can brush their teeth with some help  

My child helps with clean up and packing items away  

My child is able to settle themselves to sleep at night or during the day

My child engages in imaginative play  

My child is able to play with 2-3 children in a group

My child is able to take turns

My child imitates adults  

My child is able to talk about emotions and how they are feeling (sad, angry, happy)  

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My child can stand on one foot for up to 10 seconds.

My child can walk up and down stairs with alternating feet without assistance

My child can jump with 2 feet off the ground 10 times in a row

My child can jump over a small obstacle with both feet together

My child can walk on tip toes

My child can perform a forward roll independently

My child can throw a ball overhand and catch a ball using hands only

My child can hop on one foot

My child can pedal a bicycle with training wheels

My child can kick a rolling ball

My child can use a scissor to cut on a line continuously

My child can stack greater than 10 blocks

My child can draw a circle, cross, square and triangle

My child is able to write their name, numbers to 5 and copy letters

My child has a well-established handedness

My child can dress and undresses and brush teeth independently 

My child can follow the meaning of others’ conversation

My child can follow three-part commands

My child can name colors, shapes, and sort objects into simple categories

My child communicates with a minimum of 4-5 word sentences

My child can talk about past and future events

My child understands how questions, and asks meaning of words

My child uses a napkin to wipe face and hands

My child can settle themselves to sleep at night

My child can put things away independently

My child can take care of their personal needs, dress, undress, feed, and brush teeth independently

My child can express their emotions in words 

My child can tolerate a variety of textures of clothing, foods, and toys 

My child plays with other children in a group  

My child can understand social cues and develop friendships  

My child can follow the rules during play or in a small group  

My child can take turns and share items with other people

My child is able to express their feelings and emotions  

My child plays imaginatively (e.g. playing in the home-corner, dressing up, cooking)

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My child can stand on one foot for more than 10 seconds.

My child can carry small toys up and down the stairs.

My child can catch and throw a small ball with fair accuracy

My child can stop a rolled ball and kick it back with direction

My child can walk forwards and backwards in a heel toe pattern

My child can jump in place and forwards 10 times without falling

My child can skip and gallop after demonstration.

My child can hang from a bar for at least 5 seconds

My child can hop on one foot (in place and forward)

My child can step forward with leg on same side as the throwing arm when throwing a ball.

My child can walk along a line with hands on hips

My child can ride a 2 wheeled bike with training wheels

My child can cut out simple shapes

My child can copy shapes, write letters, and name

My child can draw basic pictures and colors within lines

My child can hold a pencil/ marker using a 3 fingered grasp 

My child can use a fork and knife and needs little help cutting their food

My child can do simple art projects pasting and gluing appropriately

My child participates in and follows the meaning of others’ conversations 

My child can follow multi-step instructions 

My child can talk in full more complex sentences 

My child can narrate stories and uses imaginative language in play – likes to pretend and act out stories 

My child can tell several attributes about an object- e.g. the apple is something we eat, it is red, and tastes sweet. 

My child understands the concept of time of the day – morning, afternoon etc. 

My child understands and answers How and Where questions 

My child can dress and undress independently and tolerates different clothing textures, seams, tags etc.

My child can follow a morning routine at school (putting bag away, swapping readers, putting drink bottle in correct spot) 

My child can feed self a variety of foods independently 

My child expresses his emotions with uses some strategies to respond appropriately 

My child can open lunch boxes, zip lock bags, and food packaging independently  

My child can sit at a desk, following teacher instruction, and independently doing simple in-class assignments 

My child can focus on task at hand in a busy/noisy environment

My child can settle themself independently for sleep 

My child can separate from caregivers without getting upset

My child can participate in play, share, and take turns with a group of kids 

My child engages in imaginative play with other kids including themes never personally experienced (e.g. going to space) 

My child understands the rules of play and can negotiate with others. 

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My child can run smoothly with arms opposing legs around obstacles with no falls.

My child can stand on one foot with eyes closed for at least 10 seconds.

My child can jump, skip, gallop, jump rope, and hop independently.

My child can stop a rolling soccer ball and kick it back with accuracy.

My child can step forward with leg on opposite side as throwing arm when throwing a ball.

My child can walk forward and backwards on a straight line

My child can walk on a balance beam.

My child can hold and move across monkey bars without support.

My child can jump forwards and over an obstacle with both feet together.

My child can safely perform a forward roll.

My child can catch a small ball using hands only (underhand and overhand)

My child can ride a bike without training wheels

My child can form most letters and numbers correctly

My child can write consistently on the lines with good endurance and controlled movement of pencil

My child can draw detailed pictures that resemble real objects.

My child can build Lego, K’nex and other blocks independently 

My child can tie shoelaces independently

My child engages in conversation and likes to share ideas.

My child is able to follow multi-step instructions

My child can classify objects according to more specific traits (e.g. form, color, use or composition-what it is made of)

My child can talk about daily routines and narrate events or stories

My child uses language at a higher level to make jokes, tease, engage in sarcasm, argue point of view, explain complex situations, talk about movies, or past events in detail

My child can use grammar and language skills to write descriptive paragraphs and stories  

Can understand the difference between reality and fantasy  

My child is able provide solutions and give explanations, to make predictions, and to justify decisions.  

My child can open lunch boxes, zip lock bags, and food packaging

My child is independent with feeding, dressing, toileting, showering, and teeth brushing

My child can independently get self to sleep and sleep through the night 

My child eats a range of food and tolerates different textures 

My child is able to prepare small meals e.g., cereal, snadwich  

My child can follow daily routine, organize, and pack a bag for school or other outings with little assistance/prompting 

My child can express and manage feelings and emotions

My child can cope in busy/noisy environments 

My child understands the concept of and can tell the time

My child enjoys playing with a small group of children making their own rules and can also follow the rules of play

My child can participate in simple team activities  

My child can play board games, but sometimes has difficulty losing 

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My child can hold and move across monkey bars without support.

My child can safely perform a forward roll.

My child can run smoothly with arms opposing legs and a narrow base of support (feet not too far apart) with no loss of balance.

My child can throw, catch, and kick a ball with accuracy

My child can jump over an object and land with both feet together

My child can walk on a 2 inch balance beam without loss of balance

My child can walk forward and backward on a line

My child can maintain balance on 1 foot with eyes closed for at least 10 seconds

My child can hop on one foot, skip, gallop, and jump rope with fluidity and balance

My child can ride a bike without training wheels with fluidity

My child can write legibly with a 3 finger grasp for entirety of a story

My child can write numbers and letters correctly

My child can cut neatly around a variety of shapes

My child can tie his shoelaces

My child enjoys playing with Legos, complex puzzles

My child can use a fork and knife efficiently for cutting food

My child can draw recognizable objects with details

My child can attend to the speaker for a sustained period of time (e.g., teacher at school)

My child has a well-developed vocabulary to express their opinion, ask questions, and problem solve.

My child can retell both imaginary and real events

My child uses appropriate grammar in their speech and written work

My child is independent with opening lunch boxes, zip lock bags, and food packaging

My child can pack a bag for school or other outings with little assistance/prompting  

My child can participate in mealtime routine, classroom activities without causing disruption 

My child can cope in busy/ noisy environments  

My child takes responsibility and participates in chores at home/ school

My child understands how money works

My child can tell time and displays time management skills

My child is able to express his emotions appropriately 

My child can prepare a simple meal e.g. cereal or a sandwich  

My child is independent with showering, dressing, feeding and toileting

My child enjoys being with friends

My child participates in group activities/ recreational sports etc.

My child is able to follow rules when explained and understands consequences

My child can transition between activities/adapts to change with very little difficulty

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