Developmental checklist for two year olds

Just a few points I've read from studies after raising 3 of my own (Keep in mind, everyone is different!)

Emily Wright
Emily Wright
12th April 2016 in family & parenting
Developmental checklist for two year olds
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Name
Checked
Milestone
  • 1

    Refers to Self by Name

  • 2

    Recognizes and Points to Common Objects when asked

  • 3

    Knows the name of atleast one colour

  • 4

    Matches two colour samples

  • 5

    Understands and points to little and big objects

  • 6

    Imitates the actions of adults

  • 7

    Imitates play or activites of other children

  • 8

    When named points to atleast six body parts

  • 9

    Enjoys watching TV and looking at books

  • 10

    Understands concept of "one' and "two"

  • 11

    Starts to notice differences between safe and unsafe environment

  • 12

    Anticipates consequences (Fire will burn)

  • 13

    Indentifies 'boy' and 'girl'

  • 14

    Begins to develop senses of touch, smell, taste, and hearing

  • 15

    Begins to place large puzzle pieces in appropriate slots

  • 16

    Enjoys simple symbolic play (pretending)

  • 17

    Places objects 'on', 'in', 'beside' or 'under'

  • 18

    Identifies self in mirror

  • 19

    Begins to understand 'hot' and 'cold'

  • 20

    Begins to understand 'wet' and 'dry'

  • 21

    Sings or repeats parts of nursery rhymes and songs

  • 22

    Follows simple command or directions

  • 23

    Says Name when asked

  • 24

    Verbalizes Wants ("Want Water")

  • 25

    Describes what happened in two or three words

  • 26

    Explains "no" in two words

  • 27

    Uses Pronuouns

  • 28

    Uses Plural words

  • 29

    Asks Questions

  • 30

    Listens to Songs and Rhymes

  • 31

    Names common objects in pictures