Define Stages and Milestones (E1.1.3)
Sub Category: Child Development: Domains, Stages, and Milestones
Credential Level: Level 2 •
Age Group: Infant, Toddler, Pre-K
COMPETENCY STATEMENT
Provides basic definitions for the terms developmental stages and milestones
DEFINITIONS
Teachers help children grow by knowing what “developmental stages” and “milestones” mean. Developmental stages are the general age ranges when children usually learn certain skills, and milestones are the specific skills most children learn by a certain age—like walking or saying first words.
EXAMPLES
Cleveland Clinic-Child Development
Age Group: Infant, Toddler, Pre-K
Age Group: Infant, Toddler, Pre-K
This article outlines developmental stages from birth through adolescence and describes milestones as key behaviors children typically reach at certain ages. It explains how milestones are used to track progress and identify areas where children may need support.