30 month old Ages & Stages

  • Ages & Stages

  • Child Birthday*
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  • Comunication Section

  • If you point to a picture of a ball (kitty, cup, hat, etc.) and ask your child, "What is this?" does your child correctly name at least one picture?*
  • Without your giving him clues by pointing or using gestures, can your child carry out at least three of these kinds of directions? "Put the toy on the table," "Close the door," "Bring me a towel," "Find your coat," "Take my hand," "Get your book".*
  • When you ask your child to point to her nose, eyes, hair, feet, ears, and so forth, does she correctly point to at least seven body parts? (She can point to parts of herself, you, or a doll. Mark "sometimes" if she correctly points to at least three different body parts.)*
  • Does your child make sentences that are three or four words long?*
  • Without giving your child help by pointing or using gestures, ask him to "put the book on the table" and "put the shoe under the chair." Does your child carry out both of these directions correctly?*
  • When looking at a picture book, does your child tell you what is happening or what action is taking place in the picture (for example, "barking," "running," "eating," or "crying")? You may ask, "What is the dog (or boy) doing?"*

  • This section measures current development in communication. The cutoff score for this area is 30. If your child's score for communication is in the 0-30 range, please speak to your teacher about how to arrange for further assessment for your child. If your child's score is in the 35-40 range, it is suggested that you monitor development in this area.  Speak to your teacher about providing learning activities and scheduling a date to recheck development as a part of your child's care and education plan. If your child's score for communication is in the 45+ range, then your child's development is at or above typical age expectations, and no further action is necessary. 

  • Gross Motor

  • Does your child run fairly well, stopping herself without bumping into things or falling?*
  • Does your child walk either up or down at least two steps by himself? He may hold onto the railing or wall. (You can look for this at a store, on a playground, or at home.)*
  • Without holding onto anything for support, does your child kick a ball by swinging his leg forward?*
  • Does your child jump with both feet leaving the floor at the same time?*
  • Does your child walk up stairs, using only one foot on each stair? (The left foot is on one step, and the right foot is on the next.) She may hold onto the railing or wall.*
  • Does your child stand on one foot for about 1 second without holding onto anything?*

  • This section measures current development in Gross Motor skills. The cutoff score for this area is 35.  If your child's score for communication is in the 0-35 range, please speak to your teacher about how to arrange for further assessment for your child. If your child's score is 40-45, it is suggested that you monitor development in this area. Speak to your teacher about providing learning activities and scheduling a date to recheck development as a part of your child's care and education plan. If your child's score for Gross Motor Skills is in the 50+ range, then your child's development is at or above typical age expectations, and no further action is necessary. 

  • Fine Motor

  • Does your child use a turning motion with her hand while trying to turn doorknobs, wind up toys, twist tops, or screw lids on and off jars?*
  • After your child watches you draw a line from the top of the paper to the bottom with a pencil, crayon, or pen, ask him to make a line like yours. Do not let your child trace your line. Does your child copy you by drawing a single line in a vertical direction?*
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  • After your child watches you draw a line from one side of the paper to the other side, ask her to make a line like yours. Do not let your child trace your line. Does your child copy you by drawing a single line in a horizontal direction?*
  • Can your child string small items such as beads, macaroni, or pasta "wagon wheels" onto a string or shoelace?*
  • After your child watches you draw a single circle, ask him to make a circle like yours. Do not let him trace your circle. Does your child copy you by drawing a circle?*
  • Does your child turn pages in a book, one page at a time?*

  • This section measures current development in Fine Motor Skills. The cutoff score for this area is 15.  If your child's score for communication is in the 0-15 range, please speak to your teacher about how to arrange for further assessment for your child. If your child's score is in the 20-30 range, it is suggested that you monitor development in this area.  Speak to your teacher about providing learning activities and scheduling a date to recheck development as a part of your child's care and education plan. If your child's score for Fine Motor skills is in the 35+ range, then your child's development is at or above typical age expectations, and no further action is necessary. 

  • Problem Solving

  • When looking in the mirror, ask, "Where is __________?" (Use your child's name.) Does your child point to her image in the mirror?*
  • If your child wants something he cannot reach, does he find a chair or box to stand on to reach it (for example, to get a toy on a counter or to "help" you in the kitchen)?*
  • While your child watches, line up four objects like blocks or cars in a row. Does your child copy or imitate you and line up four objects in a row? (You can also use spools of thread, small boxes, or other toys.)*
  • When you point to a figure and ask your child, "What is this?" does your child say a word that means a person or something similar? (Mark "yes" for responses like "snowman," "boy," "man," "girl," "Daddy," "spaceman," and "monkey.")*
  • When you say, "Say 'seven three,'" does your child repeat just the two numbers in the same order? Do not repeat the numbers. If necessary try another pair of numbers and say, "Say 'eight two.'" Your child must repeat just one series of two numbers for you to answer "yes' to this question.*
  • After your child draws a "picture," even a simple scribble, does she tell you what she drew? (You may say, "Tell me about your picture," or ask, "What is this?" to prompt her.)*

  • This section measures current development in problem solving. The cutoff score for this area is 25.  If your child's score for communication is in the 0-25 range, please speak to your teacher about how to arrange for further assessment for your child. If your child's score is in the 30-35 range, it is suggested that you monitor development in this area.  Speak to your teacher about providing learning activities and scheduling a date to recheck development as a part of your child's care and education plan. If your child's score for problem solving is in the 40+ range, then your child's development is at or above typical age expectations, and no further action is necessary. 

  • Personal-Social

  • If you do any of the following gestures, does your child copy at least one of them? (Open and close your mouth, blink you eyes, pull on your earlobe, or pat your cheek.)*
  • Does your child use a spoon to feed himself with little spilling?*
  • Does your child push a little wagon, stroller, or other toy on wheels, steering it around objects and backing out of corners if she cannot turn?*
  • Does your child put on a coat, jacket, or shirt by himself?*
  • After you put on loose-fitting pants around her feet, does your child pull them completely up to her waist?*
  • When your child is looking in a mirror and you ask, "Who is in the mirror?" does he say either "me" or his own name?*

  • This section measures current development in Personal/Social skills. The cut off score for this area is 30. If your child's score for communication is in the 0-30 range, please speak to your teacher about how to arrange for further assessment for your child. If your child's score is in the 35-40 range, it is suggested that you monitor development in this area.  Speak to your teacher about providing learning activities and scheduling a date to recheck development as a part of your child's care and education plan. If your child's score for Personal-Social is in the 45+ range, then your child's development is at or above typical age expectations, and no further action is necessary. 

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