Developmental Milestones
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... Towers cubes
Cut on a line scissors, but not perfectly. (approx.3.5 years)
Consistent use o…
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Towers cubes
Cut on a line scissors, but not perfectly. (approx.3.5 years)
Consistent use of the same hand for a task begins to emerge (approx. 3 years)
Visual Motor
Is able to draw and name a circle and cross
Developmental Milestones
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... Accurately string ½ inch beads
Towers cubes
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Accurately string ½ inch beads
Towers cubes Snip paper with scissorsCut on a line scissors, but not perfectly. (approx.3.5 years)
Visual Motor
Is able to draw and name a circle and cross
Positioning Smarts
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... When completing table top activities, children work best when their feet touch the floor and b…
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When completing table top activities, children work best when their feet touch the floor and both their knees and hips are at 90 degree angles. This ensures comfort and support!
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a vertical or slanted surface promotes
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Have your child use small crayons when coloring. These are often easier for children to hold than long, chunky crayons. Notice the girl's grasp on the wide markers and then on the small crayons.
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Developmental Milestones
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... Baseball bat and ball with tee set
Toddler safe musical instrument such as drums, maracas or …
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Baseball bat and ball with tee set
Toddler safe musical instrument such as drums, maracas or keyboard
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basic lines. It is best to placePlace the paper
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on an easel. Thiseasel; which helps the
Play with pots, pans,spoons. Allow child to bang these items together to encourage use of both hands together
Playing with stuffed toys helps to develop hand strength.
Developmental Milestones
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... Baseball bat and ball with tee set
Toddler safe musical instrument such as drums, maracas or …
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Baseball bat and ball with tee set
Toddler safe musical instrument such as drums, maracas or keyboard
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basic lines. itIt is best
Play with pots, pans,spoons. Allow child to bang these items together to encourage use of both hands together
Playing with stuffed toys helps to develop hand strength.
Developmental Milestones
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... Tummy time is still important! Ideas include turning pages in a cardboard book, stacking rings…
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Tummy time is still important! Ideas include turning pages in a cardboard book, stacking rings on a cone, pushing buttons on an activity mat, looking at self in a mirror.
Playing with blocks Dropping blocks or toys into a container
Introduce toys which encourage pointing or pushing buttons to cause a noise or movement
Releasing activities- Dropping blocks or toys into a container to help clean up, tossing a ball to a close target (child can throw ball into the hoop made by your arms)
Developmental Milestones
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... Completes pegboard designs
Child can complete a 3 shape puzzle
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Completes pegboard designs
Child can complete a 3 shape puzzle
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and circles (approx. 3 years)
Begins to color on paper
Self-Care
Eat with fork and spoon
Zips/unzip zipper
Turns door knobs to open doors
Manipulates buttons on clothing
Developmental Milestones
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... An inferior pincer grasp develops -allowing the child to grasp a small object between the side…
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An inferior pincer grasp develops -allowing the child to grasp a small object between the side of the finger and the thumb pad (9 months)
Child is able to isolate index finger (approx.10 months) ·PincerPincer grasp is
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able to stabilizehold a small
Visual Motor
Grasp and throw objects with greater accuracy (approx. 9-12 mos.)
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Child may want to try brushing own teeth-but please make sure that you get in there as well! (approx. 16 mos.)
May use a fork (approx. 17-18 mos.)
Hold a cup (approx. 18 mos.)
What Can Caregivers Do
Nesting toys
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Pull off shoes (approx. 24 mos.)
Take off clothes (approx.13-24 mos.)
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on cup (approx. 18-24 mos.)
What Can Caregivers Do
Puzzles with large pieces and knobs
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Self-Care
Eat with fork and spoon
Zips/unzip zipper
Turns door knobs to open doors
Manipulates buttons on clothing
