c h i l d d e v e l o p m e n t charts
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Each part of this circle shows a different area of development. The pictures and words are examples of
skills that many babies have when they are 6 months old.
Physical
rolls from stomach to back
and from back to stomach
sits with
some
support
wiggles and kicks
arms and legs
shows
fear with
strangers
makes
requests for
attention
6
months
old
picks up
things and
puts them
in mouth
Mental
plays with
toys in
different
ways
is interested
in objects
makes simple
sounds
aaah
Social
recognizes
several
people
turns head toward sounds
Communication
Babies who cannot do 2 skills in any part of the circle will benefit from activities that help babies
develop in that area, but the pictures are only examples of skills. For example, in the Physical part of
the circle: Your baby does not have to play with a rattle. The question to ask yourself is if your baby
wiggles and kicks.
Keep in mind that a baby will learn best by doing activities that other babies the same
age do in your community.
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