AGE—ABOUT 18 MONTHS

Motor Skills
• Walks independently.
• Scribbles with crayons.
• Turns a page in a book.
• Is able to push, pull and dump things.
• Can carry a stuffed animal or doll.
• Builds a tower of 2 blocks.
• Can take off socks, mittens, and hats.

Cognitive Skills
• Follows simple instructions.
• Finds objects when hidden.
• Identifies a familiar object in a picture book.
• Solves problems by trial and error.
• Begins to sort by shapes and color (e.g. Puts a round lid on a round pot).

Social Skills and Language
• Has a vocabulary of about 8-10 words that can be understood.
• Uses phrases like "bye-bye", "hi", and "please", when prompted.
• Repeats words overheard in conversation.
• Makes eye contact when someone is talking to him.
• Asks for mother or father specifically.
• Brings toys or books to share with parent or caretaker.
• Plays alone on the floor with toys.
• Competes with other children for toys.
• Exhibits separation anxiety when parent leaves.
• Points to items that he wants.