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Twos
Academic Goals
Starts to work independently
Sorts colors and shapes
Follows simple instructions
Understands simple routines
Starts to build self confidence
Developmental Milestones
Movement
Walks alone
Pulls toys behind him/her while walking
Carries large toy or several toys while walking
Begins to run
Stands on tiptoes
Kicks a ball
Climbs onto and down from furniture unassisted
Walks up and down stairs holding on to support
Hand and Finger Skills
Scribbles spontaneously
Turns over container to pour out contents
Builds tower of four blocks or more
Might use one hand more frequently than the other
Language
Points to object or picture when it's named for him
Recognizes names of familiar people, objects and body parts
Says several single words (by 15 to 18 months)
Uses simple phrases (by 18 to 24 months)
Uses two- to four-word sentences
Follows simple instructions
Repeats words overheard in conversation
Cognitive
Finds objects even when hidden under two or three covers
Begins to sort by shapes and colors
Begins make-believe play
Social
Imitates behavior of others, especially adults and older children
Increasingly aware of themselves as separate from others
Increasingly enthusiastic about company of other children
Emotional
Demonstrates increasing independence
Begins to show defiant behavior
Episodes of separation anxiety increase toward midyear then fade