2. 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
3. Easily confused by surface
appearances
Uneven attention
Limited memory
Confused about causal relationships
Acquires basic concepts of color,
shape, size, number, days etc.
4. 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
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. Social Development
Friendship with the same sex.
Desire for Independence.
learns to share
has cooperative play with other
children
may enter nursery school
8. 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.
9. Emotional
Development
Emotions are fully
expressed.
Jealousy occurs – seeks
attention.
displays affection
towards parent
10. Moral
Development
Morality is influenced by
adults surrounding them.
Will remind adults of rules
set.
fear authority and try to