12 to 24 Months Child Developmental Milestones With Links To The EYLF

Here’s how Physical Development, Cognitive & Language Development, and Social & Emotional Development for 12 to 24 months align with the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF).

Physical Development & EYLF

Outcome 3: Children have a strong sense of well-being
- Begins walking independently, climbing stairs with support.
- Improves hand-eye coordination, grasping objects, and scribbling.
- Develops fine motor skills like stacking blocks and turning pages.

Cognitive & Language Development & EYLF

Outcome 4: Children are confident and involved learners
- Shows curiosity, experimenting with cause-and-effect relationships.
- Engages in problem-solving, such as stacking blocks or fitting shapes.
- Demonstrates early persistence, repeating actions to achieve a goal.
Outcome 5: Children are effective communicators
- Begins using two-word sentences and understands simple instructions.
- Points to pictures when named, demonstrating early literacy skills.
- Experiments with sounds and gestures, developing communication skills.

Social & Emotional Development & EYLF

Outcome 1: Children develop a strong sense of identity
- Displays stranger anxiety, seeking reassurance.
- Begins parallel play, engaging alongside peers.
- Expresses emotions clearly using gestures and simple words.
Outcome 2: Children connect with and contribute to their world
- Demonstrates early social skills, such as sharing and turn-taking.
- Engages in simple pretend play, imitating familiar routines.
- Begins to recognize and respond to cultural and family traditions.