Goes upstairs and downstairs without support

Kicks a ball forward

Throws a ball overhand

Catches a bounced ball most of the time

Pedals tricycle

Copies square shapes

Draws a person with 2-4 body parts

Uses scissors

Draws circle and squares

Begins to copy some capital letters

Understands the concept of same and different

Speaks in sentences 5-6 words long

Uses pronouns (I, you, me, we, they)

Asks questions

Speaks clearly enough for strangers to understand

Tells stories to adults

Correctly names 2-3 colors

Understands the concept of counting and may know a few numbers

Begins to have clearer sense of time

Follows three part commands

Recalls facts from a simple story

Hops and stands on one foot up to 5 seconds

Engages in pretend activities

Knows that they cause things to happen

Can feed self with a spoon without spilling

Washes/dries hand and face

Can do simple household chores such as set the table

Can put simple clothing on with help for buttons, zippers and shoelaces

Can brush or comb through own hair

Interested in new experiences

Cooperates/plays with other childrlen

Plays 'mom' and 'dad.'

Can stay on topic during a conversation

More independent

Plays simple games with simple rules

Begins to share toys

Often cannot distinguish between pretend and reality

May have imaginary friends or see monsters

Developmental Checklist (36 to 48 months)