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“IsMy Child Developing Appropriately for Their Age? ” Milestones in Your Child’s Development: What to Expect
2 YEARS By the time your child has reached her second birthday, she will have entered the wonderful world of make believe, in terms of the type of imaginative playing she’s starting to do. She most likely is already running and jumping, and putting together simple sentences. She can follow basic instructions -- at least when she’s not cranky. In fact, the “terrible twos” are actually a normal part of development, so don’t let those defiant moments throw you too much. 3 YEARS Watch out! Your three-year-old will soon be climbing everything in the house, if she hasn’t started already. She can also group objects by shape and color, and followmulti-step instructions.Shecanprobablymanage stairs now, in her own way. Her sentences are getting longer, and she can identify herself and her loved ones by name and tell you how old she is. 4 YEARS At the four-year mark, your child will truly be exploring the world outside her immediate family. Even if she
doesn’tgotopreschool,she’llbe interested in interacting with kids about her own age. She can memorize songs and nursery rhymes, can draw a bit, and use scissors. In terms of major muscle groups, your child will probably be able to balance on one foot briefly, as well as hop and catch a gently-bouncing ball. 5 YEARS Byherfifthbirthday,orsoonafter,youchildcanprobably count to 10 or higher, especially when counting items. She may be able to print numbers and letters, as well as draw shapes and people. She can tell a story with full sentences. On the physical front, your five-year-old is probably skipping and doing somersaults. Again, don’t panic if your child hasn’t reached any of these milestones at the exact age noted. These general guidelines are just that -- a guide. But if you do have any concerns, contact us for a consultation. Sources: https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/actearly/milestones/ https://childmind.org/guide/developmental-milestones/ http://www.med.umich.edu/yourchild/topics/devmile.htm
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