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
