– Develop basic motor skills such as crawling, standing, and possibly walking independently.

– Begin to babble and make simple sounds.

– Show increasing curiosity about objects and their surroundings.

– Develop chewing skills and manage finger foods.

– Form basic attachments and bonds with caregivers and peers.

– Improve gross motor skills such as running, climbing, and jumping.

– Start to use simple words and phrases to communicate needs and wants.

– Demonstrate increased independence in self-care activities like eating and dressing with assistance.

– Engage in parallel play alongside other children, though may not yet actively play with them.

– Begin to show preferences and express emotions more clearly.

– Refine gross and fine motor skills, including drawing, stacking blocks, and more controlled movements.

– Develop a larger vocabulary and start to form more complex sentences.

– Demonstrate more independence in self-care tasks, such as using the toilet with minimal assistance.

– Engage in cooperative play with peers, sharing toys and taking turns.

– Show greater emotional awareness and begin to understand and express empathy towards others.

– Hone fine motor skills, mastering tasks like cutting with scissors and tracing shapes.

– Expand vocabulary and language skills, expressing ideas and asking questions.

– Demonstrate increased independence in self-care routines, including dressing themselves and tidying up.

– Participate in more structured group activities, following simple instructions and rules.

– Beginning to understand cause-and-effect relationships in everyday situations.