Gross motor skills are crucial for kids to explore and learn from their surroundings.🏃🏻🤸🏻

The gross motor milestones IM OT Clinic is sharing today will help you examine your little ones’ current development and know what to expect next. 🤓

We hope this checklist will guide you on your journey of helping your kids improve the quality of their interaction with the environment and become more independent. 🌱

🔷 0-6 Months

Moves arms and legs in the air when lying on back
Pushes body up and hold head when lying on tummy
Attempts rolling over
Sits unsupported briefly

🔷 6-12 Months

Rolls independently from stomach to back and back to stomach
Starts to crawl. Rock body when in quadruped.
Sits unsupported
Stands with support and can furniture cruise a couple steps

🔷 1-2 Years

Walks independently without support. Runs stiffly.
Walks up stairs one step at a time while holding onto railing.
Able to stand on tiptoes
Climbs up and down big furniture like sofa and mattresses independently.
Imitates single limb movement. E.g. Gestures “thumbs up” with one hand.
Helps stick out arms and legs when putting on clothes.

🔷 2-3 Years

Walks down stairs one step at a time while holding onto railing.
Engages in activities that requires more coordination, such as riding a tricycle.
Runs well
Throws a ball overhead or kicks ball forward.

🔷 3-4 Years

Catches ball with arms and body
Able to stand on one leg for 3-5 seconds
Jumps forward consecutively 3 times.
Imitate different movement with different limbs at the same time. E.g. Puts one hand on tummy, one hand on head.
Takes off and puts on clothes independently.

🔷 4-5 Years

Hops on one foot 3 times.
Jumps forward consecutively 5 times.
Catches ball with hands
Put on pants in standing with the support of furniture

🔷 5-6 Years

Performs two movement simultaneously. E.g. Throws ball upon jumping forward.
Coordinates well for movements that involves crossing midline. E.g. Tapping right knee with left hand.
Begins to jump rope