Know Milestones
Know the milestones.
Get to know developmental milestones and how you can encourage healthy development. Here are a few examples:
9 Months
| Milestones | To encourage development |
|---|---|
| Use a finger to point at things. | Talk about what he wants when he points at something |
| Make different sounds like “mamamama” and “babababa” | Repeat sounds and words back to him/her. |
| Look for things he/she sees you hide. | Play peek-a-boo, hide-and-seek, and games with “my turn, your turn.” |
18 Months
| Milestones | To encourage development |
|---|---|
| Point to show others something interesting. | Blow bubbles for her to pop. Point to and name pictures in books. |
| Say several single words. | Repeat his words back to him. |
| Drink from a cup and eat with a spoon. | Encourage him to drink from a cup and use a spoon, even when messy. |
2 Years
| Milestones | To encourage development |
|---|---|
| Play mainly beside other children but begin to include other children in activities. | Provide several toys for a group of children, as they may not be ready to share or play together. |
| Begin to sort shapes and colors. | Help him do puzzles with shapes, colors, animals, etc., and name each piece. |
| Follow two-step instructions such as “Pick up your shoes, and put them in the closet.” | Encourage her to help with simple chores and give lots of praise for being a good helper. |
Thrive Milestones Checklist
Download our milestones checklist.
Find more information on developmental milestones here.