18 months

1. Walks well

2. Can climb stairs holding on

1. Draws vertical stroke

2. Makes a tower of 4 cubes

3. Turns several book pages at a time

4. Speaks about 10 words

5. Pulls toys on strings

6. Partially feeds self

2 years

1. Runs well/with coordination

2. Climbs on furniture

1. Handles a spoon well

2. Turns single book pages

3. Makes a tower of 7 cubes

4. Makes 2- or 3-word sentences

2½ years

1. Jumps

2. Walks upstairs and downstairs without help

1. Scribbles in a circular pattern

2. Opens doors

3. Puts on simple clothing

4. Speaks regarding toilet needs

3 years

1. Mature gait in walking

2. Rides tricycle

1. Favors using one hand over the other

2. Copies a circle

3. Dresses well except for buttons and laces

4. Counts to 10 and uses plurals

5. Recognizes at least 3 colors

6. Asks questions constantly

7. Feeds self well

8. About half of children can take care of toilet needs

4 years

1. Walks up and down stairs, alternating feet

2. Hops on one foot

3. Throws a ball overhand

1. Copies a cross

2. Dresses self

3. Washes hands and face

5 years

1. Skips

2. Catches a bounced ball

1. Copies a triangle

2. Draws a person in 6 parts

3. Knows 4 colors

4. Dresses and undresses without help

6 years

Walks along a straight line from heel to toe

Writes name