Every child grows and learns in his or her own way.  Use this guide to see what your child can do.  If your child cannot do several of the things listed for his or her age group, you may want more information.  If you suspect your child may have a special need and your child is newborn to age three, contact Cambria County Mental Health/Mental Retardation, Early Intervention at 1-800-273-7310.  If your child is age three or older, contact Appalachia Intermediate Unit 08 at 1-800-228-7900.

6 months

ROLL from stomach to back

REACH for a toy

TRANSFER a toy from one hand to the other hand

HOLD head erect

PLAY peek-a-boo

MAKE sounds for specific reasons (hungry, wet, etc.)

SUPPORT weight when held in standing position

PLAY with toes

PAT own image in mirror

PUT everything into mouth

FOLLOW toys when moved in front of eyes

1 Year

SIT without support

CRAWL on hands and knees

UNDERSTAND the meaning of "No" and "Bye Bye"

IMITATE sounds made by others

FEED self cookies or crackers (may not be neat)

UNCOVER a hidden toy

WAVE bye-bye

LOOK at pictures

BANG two objects together

2 Years

WALK well alone

CARRY a toy while walking

SPEAK 10 to 15 words which are understandable and meaningful

FEED self with spoon(may spill some)

DRINK from a cup

PLAY with an adult (roll ball to adult)

BUILD a tower of two or three blocks

SHOW one body part when asked

POINT to pictures in a book

PLAY well alone for three to five minutes

3 Years

GO up steps,  one foot for each step

RUN easily

UNWRAP candy

NAME common objects

SPEAK in three-word sentences, "I/Me go home."

PULL off sock when asked

HELP adults by putting away toys and clothes when asked

TURN pages one at a time

IMITATE simple household chores (sweep, dust, etc.)

LISTEN to a short story for five minutes

JUMP off a low step with both feet

4 Years

WALK up steps, one foot for each step

OPEN door by turning knob

TELL stories

ASK what and why questions

DRESS self

FEED self well

WASH face and hands

ENJOY other children

BUILD a tower of six to eight blocks

DRAW a circle

MATCH some objects and colors

5 Years

HOP on one foot

MARCH and DANCE to music

CATCH a large ball

SPEAK clearly and be understood by others not in the family

BUTTON and ZIPPER own clothing

NAME and IDENTIFY three colors

RECOGNIZE shapes (circle, square and triangle)

DRAW a square, circle and cross

REPEAT songs or fingerplays

COUNT to three

More information about child development can be found at www.zerotothree.org or at www.talaris.com.