By six months I can:

• Follow sounds and movements by turning head

• Move arms and legs easily

• Roll over

• Coo, gurgle, squeal, laugh, babble

• Raise head while lying on tummy

• Become quiet when a familiar voice is heard

• Startle to loud noises

• Enjoy being soothed, touched and cuddled

• Reach for and hold objects

• Try to put everything in mouth

By nine months I can:

• Creep or crawl

• Recognize familiar people vs. strangers

• Say “mama” or “dada”

• Imitate sounds

• Stand holding on to support

• Hit two objects together

• Understand simple words like “no-no, "bye-bye" or "all gone”

• Sit without assistance

By 12 months I can:

• Wave “bye-bye”

• Show affection

• Say words in addition to “mama” or “dada”

• Walk while holding someone's hand

• Show emotions (happy, sad, angry, discomfort)

• Demonstrate an interest in other kids

• Feed self with fingers/spoon/cup

By 18 months I can:

• Try putting on shoes

• Point to things when named

• Let you know what I want

• Walk without help

• Speak 10 to 20 words

• Bring objects to show you

• Imitate behaviors

• Look at something across the room that is pointed to

By two years I can:

• Jump, run and climb stairs

• Sometimes use two-word sentences

• Refer to self by own name

• Learn rules, but not follow

• Explore new places and things, knowing you are nearby

• Return affection (hug, kiss)

• Use pretend play

By three years I can:

• Talk and usually be understood

• Use three-word sentences

• Pedal a trike

• Kick a ball

• Copy drawing a straight line

• Name six body parts

• Play briefly with other kids

• Learn to handle and may express emotions

• Pay attention longer

By four years I can:

• Ask questions

• Dress self (except for fasteners)

• Put together a seven- to 12-piece puzzle

• Climb up/down a slide

• Match/name colors

• Retell favorite stories

• Understand simple rules

• Share and take turns, but be possessive

• Understand danger

By five years I can:

• Follow a three-step direction

• Cut with a scissors

• Copy familiar shapes

• Draw a person with six to eight body parts

• Catch a bounced ball

• Count to 10

• Predict what might happen in a familiar book

• Play organized games

• Talk to familiar adults and kids