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Toddler - 18months to 3years

Emotional Goals

  • Begins to show empathy for others

  • Feels safe and secure away from parents

  • Shows affection or dislikes

  • Shows pride in new accomplishments

  • Asserts self appropriately

  • Exhibits contrasting moods (stubborn to compliant)

Social Goals

  • Imitates others

  • Influences or persuades others

  • Helps at clean-up time

  • Tries to please others

  • Exhibits an intense interest in adult language

  • Enjoys "exploring" with others

Physical Goals

  • Sits well in chair

  • Climbs up steps

  • Marches in place

  • Rolls, throws, and kicks ball

  • Stacks blocks

  • Uses a crayon or paintbrush

  • Attempts to put on shoes, socks, jacket

  • Washes and dries hands

  • Uses a spoon

  • Drinks from a cup

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