Here's a brief overview of typical milestones:
Infants (0-12 months):
- Motor Skills: Rolling over, sitting without support, crawling.
- Cognitive Skills: Exploring objects with hands and mouth, recognizing familiar faces.
- Social and Emotional Skills: Smiling, showing stranger anxiety.
- Language Skills: Babbling, responding to simple verbal requests.
Toddlers (1-3 years):
- Motor Skills: Walking independently, climbing stairs with support.
- Cognitive Skills: Simple problem-solving, beginning pretend play.
- Social and Emotional Skills: Parallel play, showing defiant behavior.
- Language Skills: Saying simple sentences, following simple instructions.
Preschoolers (3-5 years):
- Motor Skills: Running, hopping, and beginning to draw shapes.
- Cognitive Skills: Asking many questions, understanding time concepts.
- Social and Emotional Skills: Cooperative play, showing concern for friends.
- Language Skills: Speaking in full sentences, telling stories.
School-age Children (6-12 years):
- Motor Skills: Improved coordination, participating in team sports.
- Cognitive Skills: Logical thinking, understanding complex instructions.
- Social and Emotional Skills: Developing friendships, understanding social norms.
- Language Skills: Reading and writing, using more complex grammar.
