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Developmental Milestones
Developmental Milestones
https://www.asha.org/siteassets/public/communication-milestones-2-to-3-years.pdf (American Speech-Language and Hearing Association)
https://www.cdc.gov/act-early/media/pdfs/2025/05/Eng.-2-yrs-Milestone-Moments-Checklist-2021-P.pdf (CDC)
https://www.cdc.gov/act-early/media/pdfs/2025/05/Eng.-30-mo.-Milestone-Moments-Checklist-2021-P.pdf (CDC)
Gross Motor Development Activities
Gross Motor Development Activities
Try scooters, balance bikes and tricycles from 2-3 years. You can try this even earlier if your toddler shows they’re interested.
Play "follow the leader" with your child. Walk in a straight line, make turns, walk backwards, and walk on tiptoes. Let your child lead after you show him how.
Go for outdoor play in parks or backyards, at the beach, or anywhere your toddler can safely walk, run and explore. This gives your toddler the chance to practice gross motor skills on hilly, sandy, rocky and other surfaces.
Let your toddler use playground equipment. It’s important to supervise your child to help them avoid injury.
Play with balls together. For example, you and your toddler could roll a ball backwards and forwards.
Fine Motor Development Activities
Fine Motor Development Activities
Let your child play games, color and build blocks on a small table. When seated, your child’s feet should touch the floor.
Let your child scribble on paper. After a couple of minutes, show your child how to draw circles and lines.
Help your child string Cheerios along a straw.
Play together with small toy animals, trucks and imaginative play sets.
Help your child do simple puzzles with shapes, colors, or animals. Name each piece when your child puts it in place.
Show your child how to turn pages in a book or magazine.
2-year-old Videos
2-year-old Videos
Runs
Runs
Uses a variety of gestures
Uses a variety of gestures
Says at least two words together
Says at least two words together
Points to at least 2 body parts
Points to at least 2 body parts
2.5-year-old Videos
2.5-year-old Videos
Plays next to other children and sometimes plays with them
Plays next to other children and sometimes plays with them
Follows simple routines when told
Follows simple routines when told
Says "look at me!" to grab attention
Says "look at me!" to grab attention
Jumps with both feet off ground
Jumps with both feet off ground
Says two or more words together
Says two or more words together
Names things in a book when asked
Names things in a book when asked
Shows simple problem-solving skills
Shows simple problem-solving skills
Follows 2-step instructions
Follows 2-step instructions
Pretend play
Pretend play
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🚩 When to Ask for Help 🚩
Uses fewer than 50 words or is not combining 2-word phrases regularly.
Has difficulty understanding or following simple directions.
Shows little interest in pretend play or interacting with others.
Has difficulty walking, running, climbing, or frequently falls.
Has difficulty using both hands during play or completing simple fine motor tasks (e.g., stacking blocks, scribbling, turning pages).
Has difficulty chewing age-appropriate foods or frequently coughs, chokes, or gags during meals.
Is extremely sensitive to everyday sounds, textures, or movement, or avoids many types of play.
Loses skills they previously had.
You have concerns about your child's communication, feeding, play, behavior, or overall development.
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