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A child's development is unique and complex. Although children develop through a generally predictable sequence of steps and milestones, they may not proceed through these steps in the same way or at the same time. A child's development is greatly influenced by factors in his or her environment and the experiences he or she has.

Child Development Tracker

The age-by-age snapshots provided by this tool are considered by child development experts to be "widely-held expectations" for what an average child might achieve within a given year.

Please consider them in the context of your child's unique development.

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Other Helpful Tools

Activity Search

A quick way to find fun educational activities that nurture your child's development. Activities can be searched for by skill and by PBS KIDS program.

Bookfinder

Find books that are just right for your child's stage of development and interests. Books are searchable by age, topic and read aloud or read to self.

Early Learning

Early Learning: Focus on Birth to Five

Find out how babies and young children learn, and get strategies for nurturing this early development.

School Age Struggles

Inclusive Communities

Help children with disabilities feel included, and teach all kids to respect differences in others.

Struggling to Learn

A resource for understanding and supporting kids who have trouble paying attention, or who struggle with reading, writing or math.

More from PBS

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