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The “MVPs” of Development: An abbreviated developmental tracker for parents and caregivers for toddlers (Ages 1–3)
What This Is and Why It Matters:
This printable tool is designed to support parents and caregivers as they track important developmental milestones from age 1 through age 3. Rooted in the protective factor Knowledge of Child Development, this resource helps families understand what toddlers typically learn and do at different stages and why it matters.
From stacking blocks and naming body parts to kicking a ball and using two-word phrases, each milestone represents a building block for school readiness and lifelong learning. When caregivers know what skills are expected, they’re better able to provide the right materials, routines, and encouragement to support a child’s growth.
For example: if a toddler is expected to stack up to 6 blocks by age 2, but is never provided the opportunity to stack blocks, they won’t have the chance to be successful at problem solving through this skill.
“Awareness drives action, and action supports development.” — EPIC
This printable tool is designed to help parents and caregivers track developmental milestones during a child’s first year. This tracker supports the protective factor of Knowledge of Child Development — the understanding of what children need to grow, learn, and thrive. Knowing what a baby should be learning by a certain age is crucial for creating the right environment and experiences. For example, if a child is expected to scribble with a crayon by age one but is never given access to crayons and paper, that skill simply can’t emerge.
“Awareness drives action, and action supports development.” -EPIC
This guide includes checklists, simple activity ideas, and tips for supporting emerging skills, making it easier to provide the right materials, routines, and encouragement that help babies reach important milestones.
The “MVP’s” of development: An abbreviated developmental tracker for parents and caregivers
What This Is and Why It Matters:
This printable tool is designed to help parents and caregivers track developmental milestones during a child’s pre-k years. This tracker supports the protective factor of Knowledge of Child Development, which is the understanding of what children need to grow, learn, and thrive and when to encourage that skill. Knowing what your child should be capable of allows your child to develop and learn the skills necessary for kindergarten by creating the right environment and experiences. For example, if a child is expected to cut a shape following the boundary prior to kindergarten, but they’ve never been exposed to a scissors, the skill simply doesn’t have the opportunity to build and be mastered.
“Awareness drives action, and action supports development.” -EPIC
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