Language and Literacy Development Milestones

Support your child’s communication and reading journey with expert tips and a free tracker!

What is the Development Tracker?

The Language and Literacy Development Tracker helps parents monitor their child’s communication, vocabulary, and early reading skills from ages 0-6. It includes milestones, activities, and tips to foster language growth and literacy confidence.

Why is it Helpful?

Track milestones like first words, sentence formation, and early reading.
Encourage vocabulary expansion and comprehension through fun activities.
Identify potential language delays early to provide timely support.
Help your child build strong communication and literacy skills for lifelong learning.

Age-Wise Development Tracker

12 Months

Milestones: Responds to their name, understands simple commands, and babbles using a variety of sounds.

Tips: Talk to your child often and use their name during interactions to build recognition.

18 Months

Milestones: Says a handful of words, points to objects when named, and follows simple instructions.

Tips: Encourage word learning through books, songs, and naming everyday objects.

2 Years

Milestones: Combines two words to form simple phrases, identifies pictures in books, and asks questions like "What’s that?"

Tips: Read storybooks together and ask your child to point to objects or answer simple questions.

3-4 Years

Milestones: Forms complete sentences, recognizes letters, and enjoys rhyming or repetitive books.

Tips: Play letter-recognition games and engage in rhyming activities to develop literacy skills.

5-6 Years

Milestones: Reads simple words, understands basic grammar, and begins writing letters or simple words.

Tips: Encourage daily reading time and provide opportunities for your child to write and draw.

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