How I grow:
- I creep across the floor, and I may crawl.
- I may help you pull me up to a standing position by keeping my legs
straight. - When you hold me under my arms, I can stand and step in place. I
like to look at my feet. - When I’m lying on my back, I like to bring my feet to my mouth.
- I can hold an object in each hand. I like to bang things together.
- I can sit with a little support.
- I have very good eyesight.
- I am starting to feed myself with my hands.
How I talk:
- I like to imitate the sounds I hear.
- I like to say short sounds, like “ba,” “ma,” “mu,” or “di.” I say several
sounds in a row.
How I respond:
- I listen to my own voice and the voices of other people.
- I may cry when my mommy or daddy leaves.
- I like to give hugs and kisses to people I know.
- I only want my favorite people to pick me up.
How I understand:
- I explore with my hands and feet.
- I struggle to get objects that are out of my reach.
- I can find objects that are partly hidden.
- When you bounce a ball in front of me more than once, I expect the
next bounce.
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