Stacks things up and then knocks them down
This is the child's ability to use small muscles, specifically their hands and fingers, to pick up small objects, hold a spoon, turn pages in a book, or use a crayon to draw.
TIP: Start with large, light blocks for stacking. As your child masters stacking the big blocks, he will have confidence to attempt stacking with smaller blocks.
If your child cannot stack four blocks by his third birthday, you should talk with your pediatrician.
Concerned that your child hasn't met this milestone yet?
Concerned your child hasn't reached a milestone?
Children achieve milestones at different times – often related more to temperament than intelligence or ability. Tumblon presents the normal range for its developmental milestones. If you are concerned that your child has not achieved a milestone by the end of the normal range, you should discuss it with your pediatrician.
In addition Early Intervention Support provides evaluation for developmental delays and support services for children with diagnosed developmental delays. Early diagnosis and therapy (which is often free) can help many children overcome their delays. Find early intervention services in your state or ask a therapist.
Source: How Kids Develop
Information taken from How Kids Develop, a website developed by the Child and Adolescent Services Research Center (CASRC) in collaboration with the Rady Children's Hospital – San Diego (RCHSD), Division of Developmental Services, through a grant from the First 5 Commission of San Diego. Copyright © 2002-2003, all rights reserved.
