Important Milestones by the end of 2 Years

7 years ago

Children develop at their own pace, so it’s impossible to tell exactly when yours will learn a given skill. The developmental milestones below will give you a general idea of the changes you can expect as your child gets older, but don’t be alarmed if your child takes a slightly different course.

Social - Imitates behavior of others, especially adults and older children.  More aware of herself as separate from others.  More excited about company of other children.  

Emotional - Demonstrates increasing independence.  Begins to show defiant behavior.  Separation anxiety increases toward midyear then fades.  

Cognitive - Finds objects even when hidden under two or three covers.  Begins to sort by shapes and colors.  Begins make-believe play. 

Language - Points to object or picture when it’s named for him.  Recognizes names of familiar people, objects, and body parts.  Says several single words (by 15 to 18 months) .  Uses simple phrases (by 18 to 24 months).  Uses 2- to 4-word sentences.  Follows simple instructions.  Repeats words overheard in conversation.

Movement - Walks alone.  Pulls toys behind her while walking.  Carries large toy or several toys while walking.  Begins to run.  Stands on tiptoe.  Kicks a ball.  Climbs onto and down from furniture unassisted.  Walks up and down stairs holding on to support.  

Hand and Finger Skills - Scribbles on his or her own.  Turns over container to pour out contents.  Builds tower of four blocks or more.  Might use one hand more often than the other.


Developmental Health Watch - Alert your child’s doctor or nurse if your child displays any of the following signs of possible developmental delay for this age range.  Cannot walk by 18 months.  Fails to develop a mature heel-toe walking pattern after several months of walking, or walks only on his toes.  Does not speak at least 15 words.  Does not use two-word sentences by age 2.  By 15 months, does not seem to know the function of common household objects (brush, telephone, bell, fork, spoon).  Does not imitate actions or words by the end of this period.  Does not follow simple instructions by age 2.  Cannot push a wheeled toy by age 2.  Experiences a dramatic loss of skills he or she once had.

From CARING FOR YOUR BABY AND YOUNG CHILD: BIRTH TO AGE 5 by Steven Shelov, Robert E. Hannermann, © 1991, 1993, 1998, 2004 by the American Academy of Pediatrics. Used by permission of Bantam Books, a division of Random House, Inc.www.cdc.gov/actearlyLearn the Signs.Act Early.

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Important Milestones by the end of 3 Years

7 years ago

Children develop at their own pace, so it’s impossible to tell exactly when yours will learn a given skill. The developmental milestones below will give you a general idea of the changes you can expect as your child gets older, but don’t be alarmed if your child takes a slightly different course.

Social - Imitates adults and playmates.  Spontaneously shows affection for familiar playmates.  Can take turns in games.  Understands concept of “mine” and “his/hers”.

Emotional - Expresses affection openly.  Expresses a wide range of emotions. By 3, separates easily from parents.  Objects to major changes in routine.  

Cognitive - Makes mechanical toys work. Matches an object in her hand or room to a picture in a book.  Plays make-believe with dolls, animals, and people.  Sorts objects by shape and color.  Completes puzzles with three or four pieces.  Understands concept of “two”.

Language -  Follows a two- or three-part command.  Recognizes and identifies almost all common objects and pictures.  Understands most sentences.  Understands placement in space (“on,” “in,” “under”).  Uses 4- to 5-word sentences.  Can say name, age, and sex.  Uses pronouns (I, you, me, we, they) and some plurals (cars, dogs, cats).  Strangers can understand most of her words.

Movement - Climbs well.  Walks up and down stairs, alternating feet (one foot per stair step).  Kicks ball.  Runs easily.  Pedals tricycle.  Bends over easily without falling.

Hand and Finger Skills - Makes up-and-down, side-to-side, and circular lines with pencil or crayon. Turns book pages one at a time.  Builds a tower of more than six blocks.  Holds a pencil in writing position.  Screws and unscrews jar lids, nuts, and bolts.  Turns rotating handles.

Developmental Health Watch - Alert your child’s doctor or nurse if your child displays any of the following signs of possible developmental delay for this age range..  Frequent falling and difficulty with stairs.  Persistent drooling or very unclear speech.  Cannot build a tower of more than four blocks.  Difficulty manipulating small objects.  Cannot copy a circle by age 3.  Cannot communicate in short phrases.  No involvement in “pretend” play.  Does not understand simple instructions.  Little interest in other children.  Extreme difficulty separating from mother or primary caregiver.  Poor eye contact.  Limited interest in toys.  Experiences a dramatic loss of skills he or she once had.

From CARING FOR YOUR BABY AND YOUNG CHILD: BIRTH TO AGE 5 by Steven Shelov, Robert E. Hannermann, © 1991, 1993, 1998, 2004 by the American Academy of Pediatrics. Used by permission of Bantam Books, a division of Random House, Inc.www.cdc.gov/actearlyLearn

By Nancey Lowenberg

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Important Milestones by the end of 4 Years

7 years ago

Children develop at their own pace, so it’s impossible to tell exactly when yours will learn a given skill. The developmental milestones below will give you a general idea of the changes you can expect as your child gets older, but don’t be alarmed if your child takes a slightly different course.

Social - nterested in new experiences.  Cooperates with other children.  Plays “Mom” or “Dad”.  Increasingly inventive in fantasy play.  Dresses and undresses.  Negotiates solutions to conflicts.  More independent.

Emotional - Imagines that many unfamiliar images may be “monsters”.  Views self as a whole person involving body, mind, and feelings.  Often cannot tell the difference between fantasy and reality.

Cognitive - Correctly names some colors.  Understands the concept of counting and may know a few numbers.  Tries to solve problems from a single point of view.  Begins to have a clearer sense of time.  Follows three-part commands.  Recalls parts of a story.  Understands the concepts of “same” and “different”.  Engages in fantasy play.

Language - Has mastered some basic rules of grammar.  Speaks in sentences of five to six words.  Speaks clearly enough for strangers to understand.  Tells stories.  

Movement - Hops and stands on one foot up to five seconds.  Goes upstairs and downstairs without support.  Kicks ball forward.  Throws ball overhand.  Catches bounced ball most of the time.  Moves forward and backward with agility.

Hand and Finger Skills - Copies square shapes.  Draws a person with two to four body parts.  Uses scissors.  Draws circles and squares.  Begins to copy some capital letters.

Developmental Health Watch - Alert your child’s doctor or nurse if your child displays any of the following signs of possible developmental delay for this age range.  Cannot throw a ball overhand.  Cannot jump in place.  Cannot ride a tricycle.  Cannot grasp a crayon between thumb and fingers.  Has difficulty scribbling.  Cannot stack four blocks.  Still clings or cries whenever parents leave.  Shows no interest in interactive games.  Ignores other children.  Doesn’t respond to people outside the family.  Doesn’t engage in fantasy play.  Resists dressing, sleeping, using the toilet.  Lashes out without any self-control when angry or upset.  Cannot copy a circle.  Doesn’t use sentences of more than three words.  Doesn’t use “me” and “you” correctly.  Experiences a dramatic loss of skills he or she once had.

From CARING FOR YOUR BABY AND YOUNG CHILD: BIRTH TO AGE 5 by Steven Shelov, Robert E. Hannermann, © 1991, 1993, 1998, 2004 by the American Academy of Pediatrics. Used by permission of Bantam Books, a division of Random House, Inc.www.cdc.gov/actearlyLearn

By Nancey Lowenberg

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Monthly Songs

6 years ago

December Songs

 

 Jingle Bells

Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way,

Oh , what fun it is to ride in a one horse open sleigh, HEY.

 

Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way,

Oh, what fun it is to ride in a one horse open sleigh.

 


Santa's In His Shop


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Monthly Newsletter

6 years ago

By Diana Ramsey

PRESCHOOL NEWS

February

 Theme of the Month:  Community Helpers

 

Fine Motor/Sensory:   moon sand, bubbles, playdough and other ooey gooey fun. 

Speech:  WOW words for each week will be emailed to you

 Social:   We will be running a grocery store, a post office, a doctor/vet and a construction site.


 Academics-  Lacing, Puzzles, Scissor and Writing skills

Letters:  U, V, W, X

Shape: heart

Color: Red

 

Monthly Theme Songs:  

Color Valentine song (see preschool press email for words)

                                            


         

Preschool Reminders


Please remember to read to your child each day.  This is a very important key to language learning.

 

If you need to contact the Preschool staff, please call:  (760) 787-4425 before class begins or after school, or call the Ramona Elementary School office at (760) 787-4400.

 

If your child will not be in school and rides a bus, please call Transportation at (760) 787-2058.

 

NOTES:  Valentine Party on February 13th, details coming soon

****Family Day Friday February 28th, watch for news!*****

 










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