Stages of Child Development

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I’ve just started teething and trying out soft foods like mashed bananas.

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Infancy – Early physical development includes teething and starting solid foods.

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I recognize my mom’s voice and smile when she talks to me.

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Infancy – Emotional attachment and recognition of caregivers begin in this stage.

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I can roll over and reach for toys now!

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Infancy – Motor skills such as rolling and grasping are major milestones.

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I say ‘No!’ a lot, even when I mean yes

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Toddler – Toddlers assert independence and test boundaries through language.

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I enjoy playing next to other kids, but I don’t really play with them yet.

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Toddler – Parallel play is common at this stage, not true group play.

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I’m learning to climb the stairs, but I still need help.

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Toddler – Gross motor skills rapidly develop, but coordination is still emerging.

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I love pretending I’m superman!! or cooking in a toy kitchen. My imagination is huge!

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Preschool – Imaginative and pretend play thrive; creativity blossoms.

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I can dress myself and draw pictures of my family.

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Preschool – Fine motor skills and self-help abilities improve.

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I’m learning to share my toys, but it’s still hard sometimes.

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Preschool – Social skills such as sharing and cooperation begin to form.

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I’ve started organizing my own schoolwork and doing homework without help.

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Late Childhood – Independent study habits and responsibility grow.