Pick up tiny objects

using a fine pincer

grasp .
Enjoy picture books
and turn the pages
singly .
Draw circles .

Fine
motor
skills

Gross
motor
skills

Push and pull large

wheeled toys .
Walk up and down
stairs , usually
putting both feet on
each step .
Can climb up onto
furniture .

Physical
Development
Sensory

Cognitive and
Language
Development

Are particularly interested in

the names of people and
objects .
Talk to themselves often , but
may not always be
understood by others .
Now speak over 200 words ,
and accumulate new words
very rabidly .

2 years
Are beginning to express how
they feel .
Are impulsive and curious
about their environment .
Are eager to try out new
experiences .

Listen to general
conversation with
interest .
recognise familiar people
in photographs after
being shown them once ,
but do not recognise
themselves in
photographs .

Social and
Emotional
Development