Identify Developmental Stages (E1.1.9)

Sub Category: Child Development: Domains, Stages, and Milestones
Credential Level: Level 2 • Age Group: Infant, Toddler, Pre-K

COMPETENCY STATEMENT

Describes and identifies basic patterns of development associated with age groups (0-3 mo., 4-6 mo., 6-9 mo., 9-12 mo., 12-18 mo., 18-24 mo., 24-36 mo., 3 yrs, 4 yrs, 5 yrs.) Depth of knowledge may be limited to the age group they work with

DEFINITIONS

Teachers support children’s learning by knowing what skills and behaviors are common at different ages, from birth to age five. This helps them understand how children usually grow and learn over time. By using this knowledge, teachers can plan activities that match each child’s age and development.

EXAMPLES

CDC Developmental Milestones
Age Group: Infant, Toddler, Pre-K

This webpage provides age-specific milestones in areas like talking, moving, and playing for children from birth to age five. It helps teachers recognize behaviors that match different developmental domains. By comparing these milestones with what they observe in their classrooms, teachers can connect children’s actions to key areas of development.

CIRCLE Infant and Toddler Curriculum-Addressing Developmental Domains
Age Group: Infant, Toddler

This resource highlights behaviors such as babbling, reaching, and responding to others during play. These behaviors are linked to developmental domains and can be observed during daily routines. Teachers can use this curriculum to connect children’s actions to specific areas of growth.

Infant & Toddler DEVELOPMENTAL CHECKLISTS
Age Group: Infant, Toddler

This implementation tool provides developmental milestone checklists for infants, toddlers, and preschool children across different age ranges. Teachers can use the checklists to observe children’s behaviors, connect them to specific developmental domains, and plan appropriate supports based on each child’s development.

WAYS TO PRACTICE

CIRCLE Activity Collection Pre-K to Grade 2 Collection
Age Group: Pre-K

This activity collection organizes activities by age and skill level to show how children’s abilities develop over time. It helps teachers understand typical developmental patterns and see how skills build as children grow. Teachers can use this resource to plan learning experiences that support children’s development and match their current abilities.

CIRCLE Activity Collection-Infant and Toddler Collection
Age Group: Infant, Toddler

The collection includes activities that highlight behaviors like counting, sharing, and using descriptive language. These behaviors reflect growth in cognitive, social-emotional, and language domains. Teachers can use this resource to observe and connect children’s actions to developmental areas.