Building Blocks

rmal Development Can follow a variety of directions (put it on the table, sit next to Grandpa) peaks in short phrases Makes all needs known with speech uns with good balance and coordination ays with foods Gives up bottle Can sit on potty chair 24 Months Typical Development o Runs with good balance and coordination o Sits on potty chair o Uses cup for all drinking o Plays with foods o Speaks in short phrases, up to 5 words o Makes needs known through speech o Follows a variety of directions: put it here, sit next to grandpa o Knows and points to body parts o Asks simple questions

velopmental Problems till relies on gestures to make needs known ess than half of speech is understood ollows few commands Cannot crawl or walk as poor coordination during activities ivities to Enhance Development ion rides (bouncing, rocking, swinging) ks yons and paper ds zles ping mbing ervised swimming wing balls Red Flags for Developmental Problems t Cannot crawl or walk t Movements are poorly coordinated t Difficult to understand most of speech t Points or grunts to make needs known t Does not follow most commands Activities to Enhance Development: always supervise • Jumping • Climbing • Dancing • Kicking, catching, throwing balls • Swimming (always use safety float devices) • Listen when your child talks to you • Ask questions to stimulate thought and check understanding Appropriate Toys • Motion rides: bouncing, rocking, swinging, sliding • Books • Markers and paper • Beads • Puzzles • Balls

n when your child talks to you questions to stimulate thought

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