Milestoneunknown· 2y–4.9y

Follows simple directions correctly

Does (name) follow simple directions on how to do something correctly?

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What the research says

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Normative evidence

1 source back this milestone. The bars below show the age range each source covers.

This milestone2y–4.9yECDI 20302y–4.9y012243648607284months
Milestone windowNormative study
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What mastery looks like

Not yet

Cannot yet follows simple directions correctly

  • No observable behavior matching this item
Emerging

Beginning to follows simple directions correctly with direct support

  • Requires prompting or physical assistance
Developing

Demonstrates follows simple directions correctly inconsistently

  • Performs with mild support
  • Inconsistent across contexts
Secure

Consistently follows simple directions correctly without prompting

  • Reliably demonstrates without prompting
Reflexive

Masters item; follows simple directions correctly with generalization

  • Applies skill spontaneously in novel situations

Activities for this (1)

Thinking22mo–3y

Good Listener

Parent gives simple directions and tasks to test whether the child follows them correctly, completes a task independently, maintains attention without distraction, and stops when told no or stop. Covers four self-regulation and executive function milestones at 22-36 months.

Formal assessments

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