- follows two-step directions (e.g. "Go find your teddy bear and show it to Grandma")

- uses 100-150 words

- uses at least two pronouns (e.g. "you", "me", "mine")

- consistently combines 2 to 4 words in short phrases (e.g. "Daddy hat", "truck go down")

- enjoys being around other children

- begins to offer toys to peers and imitate other children's actions and words

- words are understood by others 50% to 60% of the time

- forms words/sounds easily and effortlessly

- holds books the right way up and turns pages

- "reads" to stuffed animals or toys

- scribbles with crayons