18 months
Physical Development
- Imitates housework.
- Walks without help or support.
- Hold foot out to put shoe on.
- Holds two cubes in one hand.
- Scribbles on paper.
- Removes shoes.
- Puts several blocks or things into a cup/container.
Cognitive Development
- Understands relationship between objects and use.
- Begins to understand the concept of 'up' and 'down'.
- Recognizes and names familiar pictures or objects.
Language Development
- Says few words.
- Points to desired objects.
- Vocalizes voice up and down.
Socio-Emotional Development
- Feeds self with hands.
- Enjoys being the center of attention.
- Prefers certain people to others.
- Begins to adjust to other caregivers.
- Likes to look at pictures.
PLAY
Give your child things to stack up, and to put into containers and take out. Sample toys: nesting and stacking objects, containers and cloth clips.
COMMUNICATE
Tell your child the names of things and people. Show your child how to say things with hands, like 'bye-bye'. Sample toys: doll with face.