Physical Development

Physical Development

1. Birth - 12 months

   • 1 month
     • Move head from side ot side.
     • They will grasp things that are put in their hands.
   • 3 months
     • Thye can lift their head and chest up when lying on their stomach.
     • They can hold a rattle for a few seconds.
   • 6 months
     • They can reach out for a small toy and move it from one hand to another
     • When lying on their back they can roll over to their front.
   • 9 months
     • They can grab things using the pincer grasp.
     • Sit up unsupported.
   • 12 months
     • They can pull up into a standing position easily.
     • They can point to objects using their index finger.

2. 12 months - 3 years

   • 15 months
     • They can crawl upstairs.
     • They use the pincer grasp to pick up objects accuratly.
   • 18 months
     • They can squat down to pick toys up.
     • They can feed themselves easily with a spoon,
   • 2 years
     • They enjoy climbing and they climb on the furniture.
     • They have sufficient control to draw dots and circles with a crayon.
   • 2 1/2 years
     • They can jump with two feet from a low step.
     • Their hand prefernce is starting to be seen.
   • 3 years
     • They can run forwards and backwards.
     • Their hand preference is established.

3. 3 - 5 years

   • 3 - 4 years
     • They can hop on one foot,.
     • They can button and unbutton clothes.
   • 4 - 5 years
     • They can run avoiding obstacles.
     • They can write their own name.

4. 5 - 8 years

   • They can hop skip and jump comfortably.
   • They can walk on a beam.
   • The can tie and untie their shoelaces.
   • They can cut out irregular shapes and follow lines.