Remember that all children are individuals and develop at their own pace. This checklist should be used only to get a general sense for where your child is or where he is heading. If you have any concerns about your child's development, consult with your physician.

Physical Development

• Rides a tricycle
• Copies a circle
• Puts on shirt
• Helps button clothes
• Balances on one foot
• Does a broad jump
• May resist being carried and/or riding in stroller
• Throws and sometimes catches balls, beanbags, etc.
• Walks up and down stairs by placing both feet on each step
• Easily frustrated, prone to small physical accidents (spilling milk, turning chairs over, etc.)

Intellectual Development

• Can name colors
• Begins fantasy play
• May become concerned with orderliness
• Knows his or her sex
• Locates and names body parts
• May exhibit curiosity about masturbation
• Understands cause and effect
• Attention span begins to lengthen; can do activities that take some time and concentration
• Memory span increases: remembers last week, a month ago, last time Grandma visited

Social And Emotional Development

• May begin playing cooperatively with other children
• Begins sharing toys
• Develops rivalry with siblings
• Often shows favoritism towards one parent
• Still very attached to parents
• Egocentric
• Interested in peers

Language Development

• Uses three-word sentences
• Answers simple questions
• Understands role of adjectives