While lying on back, visually tracks a moving toy from side to side
Able to calm with rocking, touching, and gentle sounds
Enjoys a variety of movements
Stacks two objects or blocks
Helps with getting dressed/undressed
Helps wash hands
Uses crayons, pens, or markers to make marks on paper
Sorts shapes and colors
Stacks 5 or more small blocks or toys on top of each other
Takes toys apart and puts them back together
While lying on back, attempts to reach for a toy held above their chest
While lying on back, keeps head centered to watch faces or toys
Eyes track together by 3 months
Enjoys new toys or objects
Able to take off articles of clothing
Knows at least one color
Able to scribble and draw simple shapes
Pours liquid from large pitcher to cup
Uses both hands to explore toys
Brings hands and objects to mouth
Looks at people and objects
Explores and examines an object using both hands and mouth
Turns several pages of a chunky board book
Experiments with the amount of force needed to pick up different objects
Focuses on objects near and far
Investigates shapes, sizes, and textures of toys and surroundings
Observes environment from a variety of positions – while lying on back or tummy, sitting, crawling, and standing with assistance
Explores toys with hands, fingers and mouth
Develops depth perception