1 – 4 months

• Bring hands to mouth
• Sucks hand or thumb to comfort self

4 – 7 months

• Retrieves lost bottle or pacifier
• Helps hold bottle
• Vocalizes when alone
• Laughs out loud
• Has a social smile

7 – 10 months

• Works to obtain a toy out of reach
• Plays peek-a-boo and pat-a-cake
• Understands “no”

10 – 12 months

• Extends toy back and forth
• Feeds self cookie or cracker
• Removes both socks
• Expresses affection toward familiar person (ex: hugs parent)

13 – 18 months

• Feed self with fingers
• Turn pages in book

18 – 24 months

• Feed self well using spoon (by 24 months should feed self with spoon without help)
• Drink from open cup
• Be able to take off shoes and clothes
• Begin toilet training

3-4 years

• Dress self completely
• Complete simple fasteners on clothing: buttons, zippers, & snaps
• Be completely toilet trained

5-6 years

• Tie shoelaces
• Brush/comb hair neatly
• Complete simple household chores
• Bathe self without help (always supervise children when in water)
• Prepare simple meal for self independently (e.g., cereal)