1–2 Year Observation Checklist (Editable Canva Template)

1–2 Year Observation Checklist (Editable Canva Template)

Track your youngest learners' developmental milestones with confidence using this 1–2 Year Observation Checklist. Designed specifically for infant and young toddler classrooms, this editable Canva template makes it easy to document developmental progress through everyday observations while creating meaningful records to share with families.

Whether you're conducting ongoing assessments, preparing for parent conferences, maintaining child portfolios, or documenting progress for licensing, this checklist provides a simple, organized, and professional solution.

What's Included:

• ✔ Editable Canva Template
• ✔ Print-ready and digital-friendly format
• ✔ Child information section
• ✔ Observer and date fields
• ✔ Easy-to-use observation rating system:
  • ✔ Yes
  • ✔ Sometimes
  • ✔ Not Yet
• ✔ Comments & Notes section
• ✔ Next Steps / Support planning section
• ✔ Developmental skills organized by learning domain

Developmental Areas Covered:

• Gross Motor
  • Walking independently, running with balance, climbing safely, kicking a ball, squatting to pick up objects
• Fine Motor
  • Picking up small objects, turning book pages, stacking blocks, early scribbling, placing objects into containers
• Language & Communication
  • Responding to their name, following simple directions, using single words, pointing to familiar objects, communicating basic needs
• Cognitive Development
  • Recognizing familiar people, solving simple problems, exploring new objects, understanding cause and effect, identifying body parts
• Social & Emotional Development
  • Playing alongside peers, showing affection, expressing emotions, separating from caregivers with support, enjoying interactive games
• Self-Help Skills
  • Drinking from a cup, self-feeding attempts, handwashing with assistance, helping with dressing, indicating toileting needs

Perfect For:

• Infant Classrooms
• Toddler Classrooms
• Childcare Centers
• Daycares
• Early Learning Programs
• Montessori Schools
• Home Daycares
• Parent Conferences
• Child Development Portfolios
• Progress Monitoring
• Licensing Documentation

Why You'll Love It:

• Makes documenting developmental milestones quick and consistent
• Supports meaningful conversations with families about each child's growth
• Helps educators identify strengths and areas needing additional support
• Fully editable in Canva—customize wording, fonts, colors, and add your school logo
• Reusable year after year for every child in your program

Editable in Canva – Easily personalize the checklist to match your curriculum, assessment process, and branding. No special software required.

Instant Digital Download
No physical product will be shipped. Access your Canva template immediately after purchase and start documenting developmental progress with a professional, easy-to-use observation checklist designed for children ages 1–2 years.