| Please understand that each child developes at a different rate... ...these are simply guideline milestones |
| Physical Development Skills |
| 0-3 months = acts reflexively, sucking, stepping, rooting, etc. Swipes at objects in front of body, uncoordinated. Holds head erect and steady when laying on stomach. Lifts heads and shoulders. Rolls from side to back. Follows moving objects with eyes. |
| 4-6 months = Holds cube in hand. Reaches for objects with one hand. Rolls from back to side. Reaches for objects in front of body, coordinated. Sits with support. Transfers objects from hand to hand. Grabs objects with either hand. Sits in tripod position using arms for support. |
| 7-9 months = Sits independently. Stepping reflex returns, so that child bounces when held on a surface in a position. Leans over and reaches when in a sitting position. Gets on hands and knees but may fall forward. Crawls. Pulls to standing position. Claps hands together. Stands with adult's assistance. Learns pincer grasp using thumb and forefinger to pick up objects. Brings objects together with banging noises. |
| 10-12 months = Supports entire body weight on legs. Walks when hands are held. Cruises along furniture or steady objects. Stands independently. Walks independently. Crawls up stairs or steps. Voluntarily releases objects held in hands. Has good balance when sitting, can shift positions without falling. Takes off shoes and socks. |
| 13-18 months = Builds tower of two cubes. Turns the pages of a cardboard book two or three at a time. Scribbles vigorously. Walks proficiently. Walks while carrying or pulling a toy. Walks up stairs with assistance. |
| 19-24 months = Walks up stairs independently one step at a time. Jumps in place. Kicks a ball. Runs in a modified fashion. Shows a decided preference for one hand. Completes a three piece puzzle with knobs. Builds a tower of six cubes. |
| 25- 36 months = Maneuvers around obstacles in a pathway. Runs in a more adult-like fashion. Walks down stairs independently. Marches to music. Uses feet to propel wheeled riding toys. Rides a tricycle. Usually uses whole arm movements to paint or color. Throws ball forward where intended. Builds tower using eight or more blocks. Imitates drawing circles, vertical and horizontal lines. Turns pages in a book one by one. Fingers work together to scoop up small objects. Strings large beads on a shoelace. |
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