Development Milestones in Early Childhood Education
The specific goals and implementation of early childhood education can vary, depending on the developmental milestones in children.
– Around 2 to 4 months old, kids learn how to smile, look at parents, copy behaviors, turn head to sounds, and use eyes to track the movement
– Around 6 to 9 months old, kids learn how to sit, recognize familiar faces, stand, and pick up objects
– Around 1 year old, kids can follow some directions, use gestures, feel shy, and stand
– Around 18 months old, kids can point, say some words, eat and drinks with utensils
– Around 2 years old, kids can repeat words, run, throw, climb, and show emotions to other children
– Around 3 years old, kids can dress or undress, follow multi-step instructions, show concern, and a wide range of emotions
– Around 4 years old, kids can learn grammar, try new things, and understand time
– Around 5 years old, kids can dance, sing, and speak clearly with full sentences [4]
