| Age | Mastered Skills (most kids can do) | Emerging Skills (half of kids can do) | Advanced Skills (a few kids can do) |
| 22 months | - Can kick a ball forward
- Follows two-step requests (get your doll and bring it here) - Imitates others' behavior |
- Can do simple puzzles
- Can draw a straight line - Can identify several body parts |
- Can put on clothing
- Might be ready for a big bed - Understands opposites (tall and short) |
| 23 months | - Can make a tower of four blocks
- Can name a simple picture in a book - Can use 50 single words |
- Can make two- or three-word sentences
- Can sing simple tunes - Takes more of an interest in playing with other kids |
- Can walk down stairs
- Talks about self (likes, dislikes) - Asks "Why?" |
| 24 months | - Can name at least six body parts on a doll
- Half of speech is understandable - Can make short sentences |
- Starts talking about self
- Can arrange things in categories - Can walk down stairs |
- Begins to understand abstract concepts like sooner and later
- Becomes attuned to gender differences - Learns to jump |
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