Social and Emotional

• Likes to hand things to others as play 
• May have temper tantrums 
• May be afraid of strangers 
• Shows affection to familiar people 
• Plays simple pretend, such as feeding a doll 
• May cling to caregivers in new situations 
• Points to show others something interesting 
• Explores alone but with parent close by 

Language/Communication

• Says several single words 
• Says and shakes head “no” 
• Points to show someone what he wants 

Cognitive (learning, thinking, problem-solving)

• Knows what ordinary things are for; for example, telephone, brush, spoon 
• Points to get the attention of others 
• Shows interest in a doll or stuffed animal by pretending to feed 
• Points to one body part 
• Scribbles on his own 
• Can follow 1-step verbal commands without any gestures; for example, sits when you say “sit down” 

Movement/Physical Development

• Walks alone 
• May walk up steps and run 
• Pulls toys while walking 
• Can help undress herself 
• Drinks from a cup 
• Eats with a spoon