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CHILD DEVELOPMENT
In Ohio there is a special program to help families with information to help their child get the very best start in life. This program is called "HELP ME GROW". For free information to help your child to be healthy, to be happy and to learn, call 1-800-755-GROW.
Although every child is unique, all children change physically and mentally in similar ways. The following guidelines indicate some important developmental behaviors and the age at which they normally occur. The guidelines are approximate. No two children learn to walk or smile or talk at the same age.
If you see that your child is developing slowly in several area, it is a good idea to consult his physician.
FROM NEWBORN TO FIVE MONTHS BABIES LEARN TO:
cry when in need of something - begin to turn head
- make eye contact
- grasp a small thing briefly
- lift head to look around
- smile
- follow with eyes from side to side
- reach toward a toy
- look at hands and feet
- bat or hit at things
- try to roll over
- answer a sound you make with another sound
- hold something in either hand
- recognize familiar people
BETWEEN FIVE TO NINE MONTHS BABIES LEARN TO:
- look for things dropped
- drop things on purpose
- play with things by banging them together
- sit in a highchair
- sit without support
- rock on hands and knees
- pick up small things and put into mouth
- look at pictures when named
BETWEEN NINE MONTHS AND ONE YEAR BABIES LEARN TO:
- pull up to stand but not get down
- wave bye-bye
- crawl, scoot, creep, or move well from one place to another
look at pictures in a book - try to roll a ball
- say a few words, but not perfectly
- begin to scribble
- make a stack of two blocks
- help pull off simple clothing
- be shy with strangers
- play pattycake and peek-a B00
FROM 12 TO 18 MONTHS BABIES LEARN TO:
- climb
- understand a few words
- hand a toy to someone
- enjoy doing the same thing over and over
- hug and kiss people they like
- drink from a cup
- show one body part
- use a spoon to scoop
TWO YEAR OLDS LEARN TO:
- throw a ball
- say "NO"
- know the names of family members
- understands simple directions
- try to jump in place
- enjoy water and sand play
- string large beads
- ride a small riding toy without pedals
- become possessive - "MINE"
THREE YEAR OLDS LEARN TO:
- play with another child
- do fingerplays
- begin to take turns
- count two or three things
- do easy picture matching
- do simple matching: colors, shapes, real things to outlines
- use fingers to show age
- do easy five to ten piece puzzles
- have a sense of humor
FOUR YEAR OLDS LEARN TO:
- play on slides and swings
- separates easily from adults to play with friends
- know colors shapes and forms
- test limits
- enjoy detailed pretend play
- become assertive and bossy
- acts silly to gain attention
- toilets self with litte assistance
FIVE AND SIX YEAR OLD CHILDREN:
dawdle - tattle
- play with food
- want adult approval
- like to help
- have a vague concept of time
- cuts, pastes, and draws
SEVEN AND EIGHT YEAR OLD CHILDREN
- complain and argue
- like secrets with friends
- are critical of siblings
- challenge parents
- are fond of teacher
- use "bathroom" language
- have a sense of humor
NINE AND TEN YEAR OLD CHILDREN
- like privacy
- join in groups of the same sex
- like team sports
- are proud of parents but begin to pull away
- begin secret codes and languages
- are clearly acquiring a conscience
- collect things
TEN AND ELEVEN YEAR OLD CHILDREN
are critical of adults- rebel at routine
- resent being told what to do
- are interested in organized competitive games
- enjoy membership in clubs
- boys admire boys who are bold and daring
- girls are interested in boys
- challenge adult knowledge
- critical of their own work
If you suspect your young child has developmental delays there are trained professionals who can help your child get the services they need. In Ohio, this is through Early Intervention.
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