Babysitting Class Orange City Area Health System Characteristics and Milestones of Children

Infant Characteristics and Milestones Enjoys looking at faces Birth to 6 Weeks Hands are fisted Can see but vision is blurry Cries to express needs or discomfort Startles to sudden loud noises

Infant Characteristics and Milestones Examines own feet and hands 6 to 14 Weeks Thrusts and pushes with legs Head needs to be supported Deliberately smiles Brings object to mouth Observes surroundings

Infant Characteristics and Milestones Track/Follow object with eyes 3 ½ Months to 5 ½ Months Swipes at toys Stares at hand Recognizes primary caretaker Shrieks, squeals, laughs Beginning to get teeth Has control of head Turns from front to back Recognizes his/her hand Turns body to side Holds head up when laying on stomach

Infant Characteristics and Milestones 5 ½ Months to 8 Months Tends to be very social Puts everything in mouth Fascinated by small particles, sounds, own noises Rolls over Grasps objects Sits but needs support

Infant Characteristics and Milestones 8 to 14 Months Stranger anxiety- 9 months Sits with help- 9 months Stands alone- 12 months Says simple words- 12 months Walks while holding onto furniture then walks alone Pulls to standing position Crawls rapidly Feeds self finger foods

Toddler and Preschool Characteristics and Milestones Enjoys make-believe play Toddler: 14 to 24 Months Enjoys messy play Holds and drinks from cup Asserts their independence Can follow simple directions Frustrates easily Can do easy matching games

Toddler and Preschool Characteristics and Milestones Starting to problem solve Toddler: 2 to 3 Years Understands simple books, games and rules Understands the concept of one and two Matches objects that are alike Does not willingly share Completes simple puzzles Toilet learning Learning to ride tricycle Speaks in short sentences Use the words “no” and “why” Eats well by themselves- spills

Toddler and Preschool Characteristics and Milestones Screw a lid onto a jar Preschooler: 3 to 4 Years Compare simple objects Easy sorting Like to talk about themselves Hops Starts taking turns and sharing Give simple reasons Play with another child Put on and take off own clothes Help tell a story Catch a big ball Copy simple shapes

Toddler and Preschool Characteristics and Milestones Express themselves in words/conversations Preschooler: 4 to 5 Years Uses their imagination Learning to tie shoe, zip, snap, etc. Have fears Enjoys asking questions and learning Learning left from right Recognizes colors Cut with scissors Cooperates with others Want to help others