- Responds to their own name and enjoys finding own nose, eyes or tummy as part of interactive games
- Shows an interest in their reflection in a mirror, although may not yet realise that the reflection is them
- Shows separation anxiety as they become more aware of themselves as separate individuals
- Shows an emerging autonomy through asserting choices and preferences such as different tastes and rejects things they don’t want, for example by pushing them away
- Understands that their own voice and actions cause an effect on others, eg clapping hands starts a game
- Shows growing self-confidence through playing freely and with involvement
