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Use rooting, sucking, and grasping reflexes
Slightly raise the head when lying on the stomach
Hold head up for a few seconds with support
Clench hands into fists
Tug and pull on their own hands
Repeat body movements -
Roll over
Pull their bodies forward
Pull themselves up by grasping the edge of the crib
Reach for and grasp object
Bring object they are holding to their mouths
Shake and play with objects -
Crawl
Grasp and pull object toward their own body
Transfer toys and objects from one hand to the other -
Sit up unaided
Stand without assistance
Walk without help
Pick up and throw objects
Roll a ball
Pick up objects between their thumb and one finger -
Pick things up while standing up
Walk backwards
Walk up and down stair without assistance
Move and sway to music
Color or paint by moving the entire arm
Scribble with markers or crayons
Turn knobs and handles -
Ride a tricycle
Go down a slide without help
Throw and catch a ball
Pull and steer toys
Walk in a straight line
Build a tall towers with toy blocks
Manipulate clay into shapes -
Are able to throw and catch a ball
Can copy shapes such as triangles or circles, draw stick figures and
even print letters
Are more skillful at using a spoon or a fork
Can brush their own teeth, wash themselves, and wipe their own bottoms with lights parental supervision
Begin to lose their baby teeth
Begin to lose fat and gain more muscle
Can show off improving locomotor skills
Show improved ability to follow movement patterns
Demonstrate stronger hand-eye coordination -
Can ride a two-wheeled bicycle
Are able to perform movements that are done while standing in one place such as twisting, turning and spinning
Show improved skill at performing simple chores, such as making their bed or sweeping the floors
Can combine locomotor and motor skills more fluidly. They can turn, spin and jump, such as in basketball
Continue to demonstrate improvement in coordination -
May begin to experience early signs of puberty. Girls usually display signs around age 8 or 9; boys are more likely to enter puberty a bit later, around age 10 or 11
Experience a growth spurt. Your child may get significantly taller and gain more weight
Can demonstrate improved agility, speed, coordination, and balance
Begin to show signs of puberty such as oily skin, increased sweating and hair growth in the genital area and under the arms
Experience a voice change