Your child can't do much before they are 6 months old. After their brain has reached a certain point of development, though, he can learn to babble, make sounds to indicate specific desires (wet, hungry, etc.) and respond to sounds. Six-month-olds can be taught to recognize their mother and follow toys when they are moved in front of them. He will smile in response to another smile and distinguish between familiar people and strangers. He can hold his head up and roll from their stomach to their back. At this age, he can also teach themselves to reach for a toy and transfer toys from one hand to the next.
Children who are 1 year old be taught to say a word or two. You can teach her to make various sounds. She will respond to her name, find hidden toys and look at pictures. Parents can teach her to play peek-a-boo and wave goodbye. She can form strong affection for people close to her. At this age, she can teach herself to sit without support, crawl on her hands and knees, feed herself cookies and bang objects together.
A 2-year-old can be taught to speak 10 to 15 words consecutively that make sense. She will start to form short sentences. Parents can teach her how to complete two-piece puzzles and point to pictures in a book. She will show a sense of humor and play tricks on you. The 2-year-old can copy the actions of an adult and say "thank you." She can be taught to play well with another child. She can learn how to walk well by herself and carry a toy while doing it. Balls will be kicked. She will feed herself with a spoon, drink from a cup and jump off a step.
The 3-year-old can be taught to listen to a five-minute story and name common objects. He will speak in three-word sentences. Parents can teach him how to help put away toys and imitate household chores. He will be able to play well with other children and share with them. He can walk up steps, while putting both feet on each step. He can stand on one leg, draw a circle and turn individual pages of a book.
The 4-year-old can be taught to speak clearly, tell a story, use adult speaking sounds, form complete sentences and master basic grammar. She can match objects and colors, count to five, follow two-step directions and ask questions. Your child prefers to play with other children and initiate playing with friends. She can walk up steps while using one foot for each step, throw a ball, dress herself, wash her face and hands, and draw a square and triangle.
The 5-year-old can be taught to speak clearly and be understood by people outside of the family. He tells long stories, counts to 10, identifies colors, repeats songs, follows directions, plays in groups well and shares. He can learn to play games that require taking turns. He can learn how to march and dance to music, catch a large ball, print letters and button and zipper clothing.