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The 1–2 year old stage transitions from action-based sensorimotor learning toward symbolic thought. Physical growth centers on confident walking and pushing toys (gross motor), alongside mastering fine motor skills like holding small objects and early self-feeding. Cognitively, they develop spatial awareness, problem-solving through active exploration, and begin symbolic play. Communication rapidly expands with new vocabulary, forming the basis for later literacy.Socially/Emotionally, they express independence and build self-reliance by understanding and following simple routines