Here's a list of gross motor milestones for children 3-5 years old:
Mobility Skills
* Imitates standing on one foot for 8-10 seconds
* Stands on tiptoes without moving for 6-8 seconds
* Jumps over low obstacles and jumps 24-36" forward
* Walks on a line on the floor like a balance beam
* Runs with arms swinging back and forth, pushing off the balls of their feet
* Walks up and down stairs without a railing with one foot on each step
* Hops forward 5 times on one foot
* Begins to skip, gallop, and complete a forward roll
Ball Skills
* Catches a tennis ball by trapping it to their body, progressing to catching it with hands only
* Throws and hits a target with a tennis ball 5 feet away, taking a step forward with the opposite foot
If you have questions about your child's development or are concerned, a pediatric physical therapist can assist you and provide more information. Please feel free to contact Child and Family Development at (704) 541-9080.
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