Developmental Milestones
Milestones matter! How your child plays, learns, speaks, acts, and moves offer important clues about his or her development.
Each child develops at his or her own pace. Parents and caregivers can benefit in knowing when children typically develop certain milestones. Some children may need extra help in achieving their gross motor milestones. Those children could benefit from physical therapy to address developmental delay.
At Age 3...
Stand on one foot
Simultaneously move both arms and legs
Climb jungle gym and ladders
Pedal on a tricycle
Walk up and down stairs by alternating their feet
Jump in place
Walk on their tip toes
At Age 4...
Stand on one foot for five seconds
Kick a ball forward
Throw a ball overarm
Catch a bounced ball
Run around obstacles
Walk in a straight line
Hop on one foot
Jump over objects while landing on both feet
At Age 5...
Walk up stairs while holding an object
Walk backward
Jump forward without falling
Hang from monkey bars
Catch a small ball with only their hands