Do you have questions about how your child is developing or learning? If so, come to the Educational and Developmental Intervention Services and the Quantico school’s ‘‘Child Find” event April 4 at Russell Elementary School.
This free event is where families who live on the base of Quantico have a chance to talk to professionals in the area of child development and have their questions answered.
If you live off base and would like information on how to obtain a developmental screening for your child in your local community, call (703) 784-1741 for further information.
During the infant, toddler and early childhood years your child is busy playing and learning about the world. Each day is filled with new and fun experiences that are preparing him or her for kindergarten in a few short years. During this time your child is gaining skills that will prepare him or her to read, to share his or her thoughts and ideas though the use of words, to make friends, and to feel confident and successful in all that they do. Each young child is unique, learning at their own pace and showing talents in different areas. Below is a list of skills that children should have learned by a certain age. If your child is not doing these activities, or you have a question about how your child is learning, contact EDIS to schedule an individual appointment for a developmental screening.
Some activities the average child should be doing, but are not limited to the below are:
Birth to One Year - Pulls to a standing position and walks with support; picks up and throws toys; waves bye-bye; babbles different sounds; and shows affection.
One to Two Years- Walks and run; turns pages in a book; follow directions and requests; imitates housework; uses two to three word sentences, and knows six body parts.
Two to Three Years- Walks up stairs; feeds self; names pictures in a book; states need to go to the bathroom; plays with other children; understands conversation and says what he needs and wants.
Three to Four Years- Hops, throws and catches; repeats a rhyme or song; recognizes basic colors; knows own name, age and gender; shares and takes turns in group; speech is understandable to everyone; dresses and undresses self.
Four to Five Years- Jumps over low objects; uses a knife for cutting food; copies a square; competes with others in a game; uses sentences like an adult; and asks questions.
For more information on this event or to schedule an appointment for your child, call (703) 784-1741 or 784-0161.
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