Gross Motor Development

Look at Me!!  I am Three!!  I can . . .

  • Jump with both feet off the floor
  • Ride a tricycle using pedals
  • Walk on tiptoes
  • Goes up stairs alone, without holding on
  • Run well
  • Kick a ball
  • Catch a ball with the arms and body

I turned Four!!  I can do so much more!!  I can . . .

  • Gallop
  • Go up stairs alternating feet without the railing
  • Hop a few times on each foot
  • Catch a large ball using just the hands
  • Throw a small ball overhand and underhand
  • Stand on one foot for 5 seconds
  • Jump down from an object without falling

Wow! I’m Five now!!  I can . . .

  • Turn a somersault
  • Skip
  • Jump over a rope 10 inches high with feet together
  • Go down stairs alternating feet without the railing
  • Stand on one foot for 10 seconds
  • Catch a small ball using only the hands
  • Jump forward 3 feet keeping both feet together