Activity: Identifying Typical Developmental Milestones

Look at the following pictures of children of different ages and identify some of the typical milestones that you see in the children, based on what you have read in the prior table.

Twelve-Eighteen Months:

Write in the table below the indicators of typical milestones you have identified:

Expert’s Response:

AgeTypical Milestones
Nine to Twelve months
Twelve to Eighteen months
AgeTypical Milestones
Nine to Twelve monthsWalks away but ensures adult contact; enjoys exploring toys; shows feelings such as affection
Twelve to Eighteen monthsShows affection for familiar persons by hugging; plays with self in mirror