By Karen Bridson •
September 4, 2011
Did you know it’s common for eight-year-olds to be very idealistic?
Or that four-year-olds should be able to speak in four to five-word sentences?
As our children grow there are certain markers that experts say kids should hit at certain ages.
They are called developmental milestones.
While every child is different, and there is a range of what’s normal, we have compiled lists of some of the social, emotional, physical and brain developments you can expect to see from ages 2-11.
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2
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Two Years Old | Dramatically increases interest in language Is in the “do it myself” stage May assert self by saying “no”...more |
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3
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Uses full sentences! About 1,000 words Asks lots of questions...more |
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4
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Four Years Old | Knows 6-8 colours and 3 shapes Believes the only viewpoint is his own Likes funny, exaggerated stories, riddles...more |
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5
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Five Years Old | Knows the days of the week Begins to recognize letters and word Expresses more feelings in words...more |
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6
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Six Years Old | Can count to 100 Likes doing simple household chores Needs to be right about everything...more |
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7
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Seven Years Old | Wants to be first, best, perfect Simple reading and writing Being friends becomes increasingly important...more |
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8
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Eight Years Old | Keen on projects and hobbies Brain reaching 90% of its adult weight Is easily embarrassed...more |
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9
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Nine Years Old | Highly concerned about fairness Becomes self-absorbed and introspective Has better control over anger...more |
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10
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Ten Years Old | No longer learning to read, reading to learn Difficulty following through on ideas Does not want to be “different”...more |
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11
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Is acutely aware of the opposite sex Enjoys games with complex rules Is critical of parents...more |
