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Period: 1 CE to 1 CE
Birth - 3 Months old
Baby can perform basic motions and reflexes
-Starts utilizing reflexes like grasping and sucking
-Head falls back if unsupported, fists are usually clenched -
Period: 1 CE to 1 CE
3 months - 5 months old
Baby becomes strong and can better utilize major muscles
-can roll themselves over and crawl
-will put stuff in their mouths to touch and percieve -
Period: 1 CE to 1 CE
6 months - 9 months old
Baby is more mobile
-begins to crawl/ going through the crawling motions
-starts to reach and pull on furniture and other objects
-can transfer items between hands -
Period: 1 CE to 2
9 months - 1 year old
Baby will begin to support oneself when sitting
-begins to walk with assistance
-can roll, throw, move objects
-can start to pick objects up with thumb and single fingers -
Period: 2 to 3
1 year old - 2 years old
Baby starts to become independent in movement
-will begin to walk without help from parents
-can pick objects up while standing
-can traverse a set of stairs with little assistance -
Period: 3 to 4
2 years - 3 years old
Baby develops faster coordination
-begins movements like running, jumping, and standing on one leg
-can move small objects with greater control
-can operate a pencil/pen with thumb and forefinger, not with a fist -
Period: 4 to 5
3 years - 4 years old
Child has improved movement and coordination than previous years of life
-can throw/catch a ball
-can slide by themselves
-can draw shapes -
Period: 5 to 7
4 years - 6 years old
Child builds confidence in movements as their coordination continue to improve
-can jump, skip, walk backwards easier
-can traverse a set of stairs alternating feet every step -
Period: 8 to 13
7 years old - 12 years old
Child experiences significant improvement in motor skills, allowing them to skate and/or learn how to ride a bike
-Girls at this age experience major growth spurts