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Still napping during the day
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Begins to acquire more body control, becomes aware of own body and self
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Stands up on own and begins to take steps
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Able to feed self on more regular basis
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May develop picky eating habits
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Watches and imitates behavior of others
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Speech and language development are very important – first in single words, later simple sentences
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May develop “irrational” fears and anxieties
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Learns to run and jump
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May begin toilet-learning
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Learns self-help skills
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Testing of limits that are set around behavior or safety – says “no” a lot
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Wants control over surroundings
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Loves routines and consistency
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Relatively short attention span, goes from one activity to another quickly
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May show frustration through temper tantrums
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Engages in “parallel play” with peers (side-by-side play)
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Transitions in the day can be very hard
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Begins to learn concept of cause and effect
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Begins to demonstrate empathy for others (e.g., if another child is upset)
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May show aggressive behavior through biting, hitting and pushing
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Develops gender identity
