Skill· 8mo–14mo· 3 min
Ready to Stand
Parent observes late-baby manipulation and standing milestones: pulling to stand, container filling with multiple objects, peg insertion, cup management, crayon marks, syllable repetition, and sitting with hand support. Covers seventeen milestones at 9-12mo.
Free to do together whenever you like.
What you'll need
A container (cup, jar, or small bucket) + 4-6 blocks or large beads. Peg toy if available. A child's cup with handle. A string attached to a toy if possible. Chunky crayon and paper.
How it works
The 3-step guide, with what to look for at each step, is for signed-in parents.
What this develops
- MilestonePuts object into containerBody· 9mo–12mo· core
- MilestoneEnjoys filling and emptying containers.Mind· 8mo–20mo· stretch· Step 1
- MilestonePulls to standBody· 8mo–13mo· core
- MilestoneStands while holding supportBody· 9mo–18mo· core· Step 12
- MilestoneAttempts, sometimes successfully, to fit shapes into spaces on inset boards or jigsaw puzzles.Mind· 10mo–3.2y· core· Step 6
- MilestoneBears weight on supported legsBody· 5mo–9mo· stretch
- MilestoneCopies sounds or wordsMind· 10mo–20mo· core· Step 9
- MilestoneScribbles or makes marksBody· 12mo–22mo· core· Step 8
- MilestoneUses objects functionallyMind· 10mo–15mo· stretch
- MilestoneHolds one object in each handBody· 4mo–10mo· stretch· Step 5
Visual example
Coming soon