Milestones

Milestones

1. Physical

   • Gross Motor Development
     • 3-4 years
       • Can hop on one foot.
       • Can walk along a line.
       • Can aim and throw a ball fairly accuratly.
       • Can kick a ball with some force.
       • Can ride a tricycle using pedals and steer it accuratly.
     • 4-5 years
       • Can run and avoid obstacles.
       • Can skip with a rope (often closer to 5 years).
       • Can throw a large ball to a partner and catch it.
   • Fine Motor Development
     • 3-4 years
       • Can button and unbutton clothes.
       • Uses scissors to cut out simple shapes.
       • Can draw a person with a head, trunk and legs.
       • Eats with a knife and fork.
       • Can thread beads to make a necklace.
     • 4-5 years
       • Can form letters.
       • Writes own name.
       • Colours in pictures.

2. Cognitive Development