Plays next to other children and sometimes plays with them 

Shows you what she can do by saying, “Look at me!” 

Follows simple routines when told, like helping to pick up toys when you say, “It’s clean-up time.” 

Says about 50 words 

Says two or more words together, with one action word, like “Doggie run” 

Names things in a book when you point and ask, “What is this?” 

Says words like “I,” “me,” or “we” 

Uses things to pretend, like feeding a block to a doll as if it were food 

Shows simple problem-solving skills, like standing on a small stool to reach something 

Follows two-step instructions like “Put the toy down and close the door.” 

Shows he knows at least one color, like pointing to a red crayon when you ask, “Which one is red?” 

Uses hands to twist things, like turning doorknobs or unscrewing lids

Takes some clothes off by himself, like loose pants or an open jacket

Jumps off the ground with both feet 

Turns book pages, one at a time, when you read to her

Calms down within 10 minutes after you leave her, like at a childcare drop off 

Notices other children and joins them to play 

Talks with you in conversation using at least two back-and-forth exchanges 

Asks “who,” “what,” “where,” or “why” questions, like “Where is mommy/daddy?” 

Says what action is happening in a picture or book when asked, like “running,” “eating,” or “playing” 

Says first name, when asked 

Talks well enough for others to understand, most of the time 

Draws a circle, when you show him how 

Avoids touching hot objects, like a stove, when you warn her 

Strings items together, like large beads or macaroni

Puts on some clothes by himself, like loose pants or a jacket

Uses a fork