1. Developmental Milestones Toddlers: 1 to 3 yrs.

2. Physical Development (Toddlers) Physical growth slows a bit 18 mos.- walks without help; builds tower with 3 blocks; begins to run & climb; turns pages of a book; slides down stairs backwards 2 yrs.- runs but can’t stop; throws & kicks balls clumsily

3. Physical Development (Toddlers) 3 yrs.- alternates feet going upstairs ( not down); cuts with scissors; strings large beads; may catch ball with straight arms; jumps; rides a tricycle 2 to 3 yrs.- sphincter muscles mature to allow for toilet training

4. Intellectual Development (Toddlers) 2 to 6 yrs.- Pre-operational stage Representation (words stand for objects and actions) Begins to organize information into concepts/categories Incidental (accidental), Trial & error, Imitative, & Directed learning Memory, attention span, & focus improve 2 to 3 yrs.- Mental problem-solving; puts things together & takes them apart

5. Language Development (Toddlers) Learns to talk to express needs, thoughts, & ideas Groups of words 3 yrs.- Simple sentences

6. Emotional Development (Toddlers) Many attitudes about self come from people who care for them May do opposite of what others want Frustration – “outbursts”; tantrums May develop “I can do it” attitude with support

7. Social Development (Toddlers) Parallel play (alongside other children, not with them) 2 yrs.- struggle between independence & need for others Likes routines – “sameness” May be stubborn, demanding, domineering at times Discipline – be consistent

8. Moral Development (Toddlers) Begins to understand what is “right” & “wrong” (They test behaviors & watch results)