- Understands the concept of one
- Recognizes a familiar adult in picture
- Engages in simple make-believe activities
- Obeys two-part commands
- Matches shapes and colors
- Understands many action verbs
- Names most pictures of familiar objects
- Plays with other children using dolls, cars, blocks
- Displays dependent behavior
- Frustration tantrums peak
- Dramatizes using doll
- Becomes aware of sex differences
- May develop sudden fears, especially of large animals
- Understands common dangers: stairs, glass, strange animals
- Indicates need to use the toilet
- Opens doors by turning the knobs
- Climbs on play equipment
- Jumps from 8 to 14 inches
- Catches large ball
- Scribbles with circular motion
- Draws or copies vertical lines