Moving & Exploring
10-12 months
Development Observation Guide
Key developmental milestones for Moving & Exploring (10-12 months). By observing these behaviors, you can better understand your baby's growth journey.
About Physical Movement & Health
Skilled Crawling
Crawls with coordination and moves quickly.
Observation Points
- Crawls skillfully on all fours
- Can change direction while crawling
- Can climb low steps
Standing Attempts
Begins pulling to stand; some babies start walking.
Observation Points
- Stands while holding furniture
- Tries walking while holding onto objects
- Can sit down from standing
Hand Skills
Fine motor skills develop further.
Observation Points
- Picks up small objects with a pincer grasp
- Points with the index finger at objects of interest
- Can release objects from the hand
Interactive Game Ideas
Parent-child interactive games designed for babies 10-12 months, promoting all-round development through play.
Standing Practice
Help the baby practice standing and walking with support.
First Word
Encourage the baby to say their first meaningful word.
Imitation Game
Promote social learning through imitating actions.
Treasure Hunt
Use object permanence in a searching game.
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Move on to the 3-6 Child Learning and Development Assessment to understand your child's overall development across five domains: health, language, social, science and art.