- understands the concepts of size (big/little) and quantity (a little/a lot, more)

- uses some adult grammar (e.g. "two cookies", "bird flying", "I jumped")

- uses over 350 words

- uses action words (e.g. run, spill, fall)

- begins taking short turns with peers, using both words and toys

- demonstrates concern when another child is hurt/sad

- combines several actions in play (e.g. feeds doll and then puts her to sleep, puts blocks in train then drives train, drops blocks off)

- puts sounds at the start of most words

- produces words with two or more syllables or beats (e.g. "ba-na-na", "com-pu-ter", "a-pple")

- recognizes familiar logos and signs involving print (e.g. golden arches of McDonalds, "Stop" sign)

- remembers and understands familiar stories