Gross Motor Milestones

0-3 Months

• When held upright, will bear some weight on the legs
• When lying on back, will bring hands together
• When lying on stomach, raises head briefly
• Rolls from side to back

3-6 Months

• Sits for at least 5 seconds with hip support
• Rolls from back to stomach
• Rolls from back to the side

6-9 Months

• Uses arms to move forward on belly
• Stands alone holding onto something
• Moves from back to sitting without assistance
• Walks sideways while holding onto furniture

9-18 Months

• Walks 3+ steps with assistance
• Moves from standing to sitting in a coordinated manner
• Can squat then stand again maintaining balance
• Creeps backward down steps

18-24 Months

• Throws a ball overhand with relative accuracy
• Can walk backward
• Walks upstairs alternating feet

2-3 Years

• Catches a ball trapping it against the chest
• Jumps in place with both feet together
• Stands on one foot for a few seconds
• Kicks a stationary ball at least 6-ft

3-4 Years

• Hops forward on one foot
• Runs around objects turn corners
• Gallops
• Can jump over low objects
• Walks down steps alternating feet

4-5 Years

• Balances on one foot
• Turns a somersault
• Bounces and catches a small ball
• Skips