Jacklynn's 24 month development checklist

She seems to be pretty well on track!

LANGUAGE:
Understands the meaning of "don't" (YES, though she doesn't always obey)

Knows names for familiar people and objects (YES)

Uses fifty words if talking (YES)

Makes two word sentences if talking (YES, more than that)

Listens to short books and nursery rhymes (YES)

Points to six parts of the body when asked (YES)

Speaks gibberish that has the cadence of rhythm of speech (YES)

Identifies four pictures in a book with words if talking. (YES)

Follows a two-step command (YES, sometimes more)

COGNITIVE/INTELLECTUAL:
Understands categories (e.g., "toys," "books") (YES)

Points to specific pictures in books when asked (NO, Haven't tried, but I am sure she could)

Tries different ways to do something (YES)

Learns from looking at books. (NO, she isn't read to that often)

Pretends (YES)

Focuses on an activity for five minutes (YES)

Chooses (between two things) (YES)

Inspects something by looking (not tasting or touching) (NO, she is always touching things)

PHYSICAL/MOTOR:
Runs (YES)

Stacks six blocks (YES)

Rides a toy by pushing on the floor with alternating feet (NO, but she hasn't really practiced)

Walks up steps (YES)

Kicks ball forward (YES)

SOCIAL:
Has an impact by saying "no" or resisting (YES)

Feels concerned when someone is crying (YES)

Tries to comfort someone who is very upset (YES)

Handles simple responsibilities (YES)

Is interested in other children (YES)

Feeds a doll (YES)

SELF CARE:
Drinks from a cup without a lid (YES)

Uses a spoon and fork (YES, when she wants to)

Washes and dries hands (YES)

Takes off some clothes (YES, all of them)

Puts on an article of clothing (YES...shoes)

Puts arms and legs through holes when being dressed (YES)