20-24 months
Milestones: 20-24 Months
Topics covered: Cognition, Movement, and Language
Milestones in Language:
If you thought their language took off before, just wait! The possibilities are endless within their language. Your child will begin to say two-word phrases, and begin to use simple pronouns such as you and me! Their understanding of action words is present during this time, such as run, jump, and skip. At around 24 months of age, you may find them:
When participating in pretend play the child might use gestures AND words to interact
They can follow simple 2-step directions
“Pick up your cup and then bring it to me please!!”
They enjoy listening to stories
Begin sorting things and differentiating colors and shapes
Name items in picture books
Is able to interact socially with other children
Milestones in Cognition:
In this time frame, you may find your child playing and working hard, taking in the world around them! They may and will favor one hand over the other, and build different things with their toys, such as towers! Their imagination is endless, and this is a very fun time for parents and caregivers. You may also find them:
Following instructions with multiple steps
Showing independence and defiance, such as washing their hands
Around 21 months of age you will find them:
Using a minimum of 50 words!
Might be imitating newer words more often
Will name objects and pictures (maybe people in the pictures that are familiar to them)
Will know and be familiar with about 3-5 body parts when named
Your child will begin to understand new words quicker than before
Milestones in Movement:
Movement at this age is huge! You will find your child to be moving all over the place, that is, running around, and even climbing on the furniture. You may also find them standing on their tiptoes. You will also find them:
Throwing a ball overhand
They will start to copy lines or circles, or even make their own!