Tutorial 6 · Recognizing and Supporting
the Social and Emotional Health of Young Children Birth to Age Five
Activity: Identifying Typical Developmental Milestones
Look at the following pictures of children of different ages and identify some of the typical milestones that you see in the children, based on what you have read in the prior table.
Twelve-Eighteen Months:
Eighteen months old child source
Sixteen months old child source
Write in the table below the indicators of typical milestones you have identified:
| Age | Typical Milestones |
|---|---|
Nine to Twelve months |
|
Twelve to Eighteen months |
Expert’s Response:
| Age | Typical Milestones |
|---|---|
Nine to Twelve months |
Walks away but ensures adult contact; enjoys exploring toys; shows feelings such as affection |
Twelve to Eighteen months |
Shows affection for familiar persons by hugging; plays with self in mirror |
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