The Explorer: 12 to 24 Months

The Explorer: 12 to 24 Months
photo by: ellievanhoutte
By R.E. Owens, Jr.
Pearson Allyn Bacon Prentice Hall

Age (Months): 15

Motor: Walks with rapid runlike gait. Walks a few steps backwards and sideways. Dumps toys in container. Takes off shoes and socks. Picks up small objects with index finger and thumb.

Cognition: Imitates small motor acts. Uses toy phone like real one.

Socialization: Likes music and dancing. Pushes toys. Imitates housework. Plays in solitary manner; but likes to act for an audience. Begins make-believe play. Laughs when chased.

Communication: Points to clothes, persons, toys, and animals named. Uses jargon and words in conversation. Has four-to-six word vocabulary.

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