Table: Developmental Milestones From Ages 18 Months to 6 Years* - Merck Manuals Consumer Version

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Developmental Milestones From Ages 18 Months to 6 Years*

Developmental Milestones From Ages 18 Months to 6 Years*

Age	Gross Motor Skills	Fine Motor Skills
18 months	Walks well Can climb stairs holding on	Draws vertical stroke Makes a tower of 4 cubes Turns several book pages at a time Speaks about 10 words Pulls toys on strings Partially feeds self
2 years	Runs well/with coordination Climbs on furniture	Handles a spoon well Turns single book pages Makes a tower of 7 cubes Makes 2- or 3-word sentences
2½ years	Jumps Walks upstairs and downstairs without help	Scribbles in a circular pattern Opens doors Puts on simple clothing Speaks regarding toilet needs
3 years	Mature gait in walking Rides tricycle	Favors using one hand over the other Copies a circle Dresses well except for buttons and laces Counts to 10 and uses plurals Recognizes at least 3 colors Asks questions constantly Feeds self well About half of children can take care of toilet needs
4 years	Walks up and down stairs, alternating feet Hops on one foot Throws a ball overhand	Copies a cross Dresses self Washes hands and face
5 years	Skips Catches a bounced ball	Copies a triangle Draws a person in 6 parts Knows 4 colors Dresses and undresses without help
6 years	Walks along a straight line from heel to toe	Writes name
*The age at which children meet milestones varies greatly. The age ranges here represent the average age.