Did you know within the first five years of your child’s life, 90 percent of their brain develops? Parents would be surprised to see how many milestones their baby goes through cognitively, physically, and emotionally! Although every child is different, experts have marked specific milestones that children should achieve by the age of 5. If you feel your child has any developmental delays, visit your doctor, this post is in no way a means to replace professional consultation.
Remember, these stages should be something we look forward to seeing in our children because it means they’re growing up. They grow up quickly, so we hope you witness these developmental stages every step of the way!
Ages 0 Months - 1 yo
Tip: At 9 months, try laying out cheerios on a dining tray for your little one to pick up using the “pincher grasp.
Ages 1 yo - 2 yo
Tip: At 18 months, try singing “Head-Shoulders-Knees-and-Toes” to see if your little one will point to their various body parts. It shows they recognize these parts!
Ages 2 yo - 3 yo
Tip: At 2.5-years-old, try playing “hide the toys.” Hide toys around the house, and go around with your child and ask your little one what position the toy was found in to practice prepositions. For example, “the bear was under the table.”
Ages 3 yo - 4 yo
Tip: Try reading with your child every day. Ask your child to point to things in the pictures and repeat words after you. If you want to take it a step further, try identifying how the characters feel.
