Gross Motor Development Milestones in Pre-Kindergarteners
- walk backwards
- hop on one foot
- jumps forward
- walk up and down stairs (unassisted), using alternate feet
- does somersaults
- catches a ball with two hands
- begins to jump rope
- able to skip
- begins to gallop
- kicks a ball with control
- hops and stands on one foot up to 5 seconds
- goes upstairs and downstairs without support
- kicks ball forward
- throws ball overhand
- catches bounced ball most of the time
- moves forward and backward
- uses riding toys
- uses outdoor equipment confidently
- balances and walks across a narrow line
- skips on alternate feet
- begins to ride a two wheeler bike
- can easily throw, catch and kick a ball
- enjoys learning simple rhythm and movement routines
- dresses and undresses with little help
- hops, jumps and runs with ease
- climbs steps with alternating feet
- gallops and skips by leading with one foot
- transfers weight forward to throw ball
- attempts to catch ball with hands
- climbs playground equipment with increasing agility
- stands on one foot for 10 seconds or longer
- hops, somersaults
- swings, climbs
- may be able to skip
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