Developmental Milestones: 24 to 36 Months
By months 31 and 32
Most toddlers are able to:
- say their own names
- draw a circle
Some toddlers are able to:
- put on a t-shirt
- recognize the ABCs
- brush teeth by themselves
A few toddlers are able to:
- point to objects described by their use
- use a few adjectives
- draw a cross or an X
By months 33 and 34
Most toddlers are able to:
- name at least one color
- name at least one friend
- engage in a simple conversation
Some toddlers are able to:
- go up and down stairs while alternating feet
- speak using prepositions (in, on, etc.)
- speak clearly most of the time
- stack eight blocks at a time
A few toddlers are able to:
- use the potty during the day
- express a wide range of emotions
By months 35 and 36
Most toddlers are able to:
- name at least two actions (running, jumping, etc.)
- describe how more than one object is used
- use at least three words in a sentence
Some toddlers are able to
- hop and skip
- ride a tricycle
- follow more complex directions
A few toddlers are able to
- balance on each foot for several seconds
- get completely dressed on their own
Between months 24 and 36, you will also notice your child improving significantly in the following skills:
- putting together sentences
- following more complex directions
- physical activity (throwing, climbing, jumping, stacking, etc.)
- getting dressed, washing and drying hands, brushing teeth and other physical activities
- walking up and down stairs
- paying attention
- socializing/playing with others
- using the potty
- noticing/awareness of change in routine
- using different words and tones while speaking to different people
- asking questions
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