180 c h i l d development charts
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 12 months old.
Physical
sits without help
crawls
Mental
learns that an
object exists
even if it is out
of sight
works to
solve simple
problems
pulls to
standing
position
uses
gestures
12
months
old
joins
sounds
together
begins to understand
cause and effect
ba-ba
ga-ga
cries when
caregiver
leaves
begins to enjoy social
games like peek-a-boo
Give
it to
me
begins to
name
things
wa wa
Social
understands simple
words or signs
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 Social part of
the circle: You do not have to play peek-a-boo with your baby. The question to ask yourself is if your
baby enjoys social games.
Keep in mind that a baby will learn best by doing activities that other babies the same
age do in your community.
helping children who are blind