WHAT YOUR TODDLER IS LEARNING NOW While toddlers may progress at different rates, these are a few common milestones your toddler may reach in this age group: • Turns pages in a book • Plays games with you like pat-a-cake • Likes to push, pull, and dump things • Stacks two blocks • Hands objects to others • Crawls well • Stands alone, sits down • May take steps alone • Waves “bye-bye” • Understands “no” • May be shy around strangers • May start to use words • Walks while holding onto furniture • Picks things up between thumb and pointer finger YOUR TODDLER AT 18 MONTHS Your toddler is now walking and using basic words to interact with the world around them. At this age, children love to play and explore. They may play pretend and point at objects they want. They also begin to understand what things in
the house are used for, such as kitchen utensils, or cleaning supplies like a mop or broom. Your toddler may begin having temper tantrums at this age as they learn to communicate. WHAT YOUR TODDLER IS LEARNING NOW While toddlers may progress through different stages, here are some milestones to look out for: • Scribbles • Points to show you things • Helps you dress him • Plays with toys in a simple way like pushing a toy car • Plays with blocks and puzzles • Uses a spoon and cup • Climbs into a chair by self • May have tantrums • May show interest in using the toilet • Points to pictures in books • Uses around eight or more words YOUR TODDLER AT 2 YEARS By 2, your toddler is now walking, talking, climbing, jumping, running, and bursting with energy and life. Your child now has an extended and growing vocabulary and acquires new words daily. They can now sort shapes and colors. As they
grow more independent, toddlers may show signs of defiance as they begin to push boundaries and explore the world around them. WHAT YOUR TODDLER IS LEARNING NOW Toddlers all progress at different rates, but here are some milestones to be on the lookout for: • Rolls a large ball back-and-forth • Turns pages of books • Looks at faces to decide reactions • Tries to use switches, knobs, or buttons • Kicks a ball • Runs • Walks up a few stairs with or without help • Sings and dances • May be interested in using the toilet • Stoops and squats • Walks forward and backward This guide sums up the important milestones to be on the lookout from 2 months of age to 2 years. As your child grows into toddlerhood, they will begin to display exciting new milestones!
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