View Full Version : 2-3yo Developmental Checklist (from TX ECI)


sixdogssixcats
06-16-2006, 09:47 PM
Cognitive:
Pretends to write or type
Pretends to talk on phone
Performs many related tasks during the day
Points to four action words in pictures
Understands the concept of "one"
Understands size concepts
Identifies four objects and what they can do (broom sweeps, etc)
Understands location phrases (on the table, under the chair, etc)
Names one color
Uses one object to represent many (stick can be a gun, shovel, truck, etc)
Shows interest in how and why things work
Follows 3-step unrelated request
Identifies parts of an object
Counts to 3
Copies circle
Matches four objects to their pictures
Has increased attention span
Can describe actions
Relates one experience to another
Can plan actions in own mind without acting them out
Recognizes self in photo

Social-Emotional:
Shares toys with other children
Responds to greetings
Takes turns when asked
Aggression increases
Plays well with 2-3 in group
Begins to claim and defend ownership of objects (mine)
Inflexible and rigid
Has best friend
Recognizes adult standards and corrects self
Shy with adults, may hide behind parents
Makes constant demands for parents' attention
Clings tightly to parent in affection, fatigue or fear
Begins to understand needs of others

Motor:
Runs with whole foot contact, starts and stops
Jumps over objects
Throws ball while standing, without falling
Catches ball from straight arm position, trapping ball against chest
Pulls pants on and off
Rides tricycle
Walks up and down stairs with alternating feet
Hops on one foot
Swings and climbs
Balances on one foot for 10 seconds
Can build with blocks, vertically and horizontally

Language:
Uses words phrases frequently
Uses action words
Talks more in play with other children
Responds to simple questions
Refers to self by pronoun consistently (I, me, my)
Uses "no" words (no, not, can't)
Answers yes or no questions correctly
Can use plurals
Can use prepositions
Can state gender (boy,girl)
Responds to who, what, where, when, why
Relates recent experiences
Uses verb forms
Converses in sentences by 33-36mo
Names what has been drawn after scribbling
Can repeat simple rhymes or songs
Understands possessives such as mine, yours, ours, his
Verbal scolding replaces aggression

Self-Help:
Wipes face and hands
Chooses toys selectively
Recognizes family members' names
Asks for help with personal needs
Acts out familiar routines
Pretends to perform parents' routines
Points to more difficult body parts (elbow, knee, etc)
Holds crayon in fist, hand turned so crayon points downward
Unbuttons large buttons
Can snip on line using scissors
Imitates own play activities, can entertain self
Enjoys role playing
Dries own hands
Pours well from half-full pitcher
Puts on shoes
Undresses completely without help by 36mo
Unbuttons front buttons by 36mo

ElisMom
06-16-2006, 09:53 PM
LOL, that was fun and scary! Considering the E will be 4 in August, how many can you miss off the total and still get an A ? :razzing:

sixdogssixcats
06-16-2006, 09:57 PM
We grow 'em bigger and better in Texas! :rolling: :rolling: