Aspects of Developmen

t(Toddlerhood

)Paula Juliana I. NavarroII – 2 BECEd

Cognitive Development

Persistent use of own language.

Telegraphic speech refers to a child's

tendency to use only the two or three

most important words to express

meaning.

Realizes that the world exists even if

he/she cannot see it (object

permanence)

Unable to see the perspective of

other (egocentric)

Easily confused by surface

appearances

Uneven attention

Limited memory

Confused about causal

relationships

Acquires basic concepts of

color, shape, size, number, days

etc.

Believes that all things (living and

non-living) possess life and

feelings.

Indulges in fantasy and make-

believe play

High level of curiosity

Language changes from two word

utterances to full sentences and

grammatical usage

Physical Development

is 38-40 pounds in weight and 40-41

inches in height

Extremely active; good control of

oneself.

Clumsy because of tiny/small muscles

are not fully developed.

Pincer grip refines.

Gait becomes smoother.

self-sufficient in many routines in

house e.g. dressing.

Can stand on one leg, jump

up and down, draw a circle and

a cross etc.

use their hands skillfully to

move and arrange objects

including dropping things on

the floor and looking to see

where they are.

wave ‘bye bye’ and point at

things with their fingers

Social Development

Friendship with the same sex.

Desire for Independence.

learns to share

has cooperative play with other

children

may enter nursery school

begins to identify with

same ‘sex parent’.

imaginary friends.

interest in human body.

practices sex role

activities.

know who their main

carers are and cry if they

are left with someone they

do not know.

Emotional Development

Emotions are fully expressed.Jealousy occurs – seeks attention.

displays affection towards parent

imaginary fears of dark, monsters, injury etc.

Moral Development

Morality is influenced by adults

surrounding them.

Will remind adults of rules set.

fear authority and try to avoid

punishment.