Introduction
Hey, Mumma, Dada! I’ve been growing and learning so much lately. Here’s a little update on what I’ve been up to:
The Benefits of My Early Development
Gross Motor Skills: Hey, Mumma or Daddy, I can fold paper, although it might not be perfect yet. I love trying to make folds and understand the process!
Fine Motor Skills: Maa/Dada, I can use basic tools like a rolling pin and cookie cutters to play with play dough. I can also string large beads onto a shoelace!
Cognitive Development: Mumma or Daddy, I understand how to take pictures or videos using your phone. I remember parts of stories you read to me and can make choices about which book to read or buy!
Speech Development: Maa/Dada, I can narrate the complete alphabet string and understand adjectives like big-small and in-out. I can carry on a conversation using 2-3 sentences, especially with family members.
Self-Care: Mumma/Daddy, I'm getting better at helping around the house. I can help water plants, put trash in the garbage can, and even wipe baseboards or windows!
Social-Emotional Development: Maa/Dada, I love playing roles like'mom' or 'dad' with my dolls. I express affection openly, and my empathy is growing, even for people outside our family!
Types of my developmental milestones
Other Development Highlights: Mumma/Daddy, I understand reasoning in statements like 'wash your hands to remove germs.' I’m learning to play and interact more with other children!
Additional Physical Development: I can follow a few dance steps with you. I can turn the pages of a book one by one. I can roll a ball towards someone and stop a ball from coming towards me. I try to take off my shoes and pull down my elastic pants with some help. I’m getting better at using a spoon and fork to eat without spilling much. I enjoy pressing and rolling modeling clay to make shapes with little help. I can throw a ball over my head.
Additional Cognitive Development: I can identify and name 3–5 colors in objects inside and outside the home. I can stack rings independently on the ring stacking toy in the correct order, with little or no help. I understand and can imagine places like home, garden, parking, office, clinic, and shopping. I can identify primary-color objects from a group of colored objects with some guidance. I can recognize an object by just listening to its sound, like saying "phone" when it rings.
Additional Communication Development: I can form phrases of three words to express my thoughts or needs, like "I want curd" or "Let’s go out." My vocabulary has expanded to around 150–200 words, and I recognize most everyday objects now. I’m learning the names of various outdoor items like trees, plants, parts of a tree, paths, roads, sidewalks, poles, and signals. I can identify and name common actions like dancing, playing, jumping, running, and driving. I can name and identify 6–10 fruits when I see pictures or real fruits. I can identify and speak up to five alphabets.
Additional Social and Emotional Development: I cooperate as a team member to perform tasks that can’t be done alone. I recognize myself in old pictures and videos from a few months ago, showing a recall of events over a longer timeframe now. I understand what it means to look good, pretty, or cute, and I like to be praised for my looks when I experiment with new things. I can brush my teeth when instructed by an adult and follow the routine of brushing in the morning and at night. I can wash my hands with help from an adult. I can identify myself by my name and answer the question, "What’s your name?"
Conclusion
Research shows that engaging in these activities helps enhance my cognitive, motor, and social-emotional development. Studies in pediatrics and early childhood development highlight the importance of these interactions for my growth.
Isn’t it amazing, Mumma and Dada?