Keen on climbing up anything that makes him feel taller such as the step ladder in the kitchen.
Also excited about balancing on a log or walking along the edge of a curb.
His desire to be independent is now almost matched by his strength and better agility. He can climb out of the crib, move large boxes, rearrange chairs.
Well coordinated in his movements now, he can bend down and pick up small objects, including bugs (which is a favorite item to investigate at this stage).
Cognitive and Mental Development
Can name most of his body parts.
Very curious about how different things look, smell, taste and sound.
May be able to fit the pieces of 2- or 3-piece jigsaw puzzle by himself.
Attention to detail is increasing, as well as attention span, so he is able to look at a book by himself for a few minutes.
Loves and learns from songs and finger plays such as “Eensy Weensy Spider.”
May start to refer to himself as “I.”
Emotional and Behavioral Development
Because he is getting more imaginative now, he may start to be afraid of everyday things, for example, water and insects.
Biting other people may be a practice now: maybe because he’s teething, frustrated, curious (“What will happen if I bite kuya?”), wants attention, or feels threatened.
More self-assured, he can be comfortable being away from you for short periods of time to be with familiar adults.
Demands for attention; takes less dramatic forms compared to months before.
Tries to be self-sufficient by figuring out how things work, such as his toys, without asking you for help.
Recognizes himself and faces of familiar people in pictures.
Learns that he’s not the center of the universe and that not everything belongs to him.
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