April 15 , 2021 The Beacon • 11
The ages and stages of a child ’ s development
Every child develops at a different pace . The following list of ages and stages for children is only a guideline . All concerns should be directed to a child ’ s doctor . 2 months — Begins to smile at people . — Tries to look at parent . — Coos . — Turns head toward sounds .
— Can hold head up and begins to push when lying on tummy . — Pays attention to faces . — Can briefly calm herself / himself ( such as sucking on hand ).
— Begins to show boredom if activity doesn ’ t change .
— Makes smoother movements with arms and legs . 4 months — Begins to babble . — Cries in different ways to show hunger , pain or being tired . — Responds to affection . — Reaches for toys with one hand . — Holds head steady . — Pushes down on legs when feet are on a hard surface .
— May be able to roll over from tummy to back .
— When on tummy , pushes up to elbows .
— Uses hands and eyes together such as seeing and reaching for a toy . 6 months — Copies sounds . — Begins to sit without support . — Likes to play with others , especially parents . — Responds to own name .
— Strings vowels together when babbling (“ ah ,” “ eh ,” “ oh ”).
— Looks around at things close to him / her . — Shows curiosity . — Rolls over in both directions .
— Brings things to mouth and passes items from hand to hand . 9 months — May be afraid of strangers . — Has favorite toys . — Uses finger to point at things . — Puts items in mouth . — Plays peek-a-boo . — Stands , holding on . — Can get into sitting position . — Crawls . — Understands “ no .” — Makes lots of different sounds . 12 months — Uses simple gestures such as shaking head for “ no ” or waving “ bye bye .” — Copies gestures .
— Responds to simple spoken requests .
— Says “ mama ” and
“ dada .” — Pulls up to stand . — Shows fear . — Looks at the right picture when it ’ s named . — Tries to repeat words . — Puts out arm or leg to help with getting dressed . 18 months — Says several single words . — Walks alone . — Knows what ordinary objects are for , such as spoon or brush .
— Plays simple pretend games such as feeding a doll .
Keene honor and merit roll lists were released for the third nine weeks .
Fourth-grade merit roll : Carson Bryant , Daelin DeLaRosa , Killian Duran , Cabella Hughes , Gracie McVay and Jena Wharton .
Fourth-grade honor roll : Mylie Clark , Adalynn Endsley , Daneirys Fumero Carmona , Braylon Karr , Aurora McConnell , Noah Mickle , Anne Olinger , Rosaley Poland , Taylor Richard and Miley Wills .
Fifth-grade merit roll : Tripp
— Points to show others something interesting .
— May have temper tantrums .
— Explores alone but with parent near .
— May be clingy in new situations .
— Points to one body part . — Scribbles . 2 years — Follows simple instructions . — Says sentences with two to four words . — Kicks a ball . — Points to objects or pictures when they are named .
— Gets excited around other children .
— Shows more independence .
— Shows defiant behavior . — Repeats words overheard in conversation . — Begins to sort shapes and colors . — Builds towers of four or more blocks . 3 years — Carries on a conversation using two or three sentences . — Plays make-believe . — Copies adults and other children . — Climbs well .
Keene honors its students
Hughes and Madelyn Jacob .
Fifth-grade honor roll : Julia Adams , Mercy Brigham , Cuyler Davis , Darius DeLaRosa , Baylor Forbes , Asher Freeman , Coleton Freeman , Lindyn Fry , Dianna Gallagher , Mallolry Grimmett , Seinna Hughett , Austin Melrose , Abrielle Thomas , Cooper Wallace and Cheyenne Walls .
Sixth-grade merit roll : Joshua Avalle , Josette Barker , Collin Beard , Brayden Carpenter , Dustin Gregory , Gavin Huff , Wyatt Lanning and Kodi McWhorter .
— Shows affection without prompting . — Takes turns in games . — Understands “ mine ,”
“ his ” and “ hers .” — Shows wide range of emotions . — Dresses and undresses self . — Can name most familiar things . — Says first name , age and sex .
For a complete list of milestones , visit www . cdc . gov / ActEarly or call 1-800- 232-4636 for more information or to request a free “ Learn the Signs , Act Early ” Parent Kit .
Sixth-grade honor roll : Addison Alverson , Gavin Bahmer , Ali Bertschy , Brody Birkhimer , Taylor Brehm , Kaylie Bryan , Madison Bryan , Spencer Clark , Leah Copenhaver , Delaney Cox , Hudson Cox , Kylie Dobson , Logan Frame , Caden Gallagher , Riley Gottardi , Carter Graham , Lily Grewell , Aryes Hamilton , Brynn Harstine , Jillian Johnson , Rilei Johnson , Paisley Miller , Grace Olinger , Mazie Pack , Dillon Stracke , Ava Walsh and Brenton Williams .
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