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1 CE
2 months
-can lift and turn their head when lying on their back -begins to push up while lying on stomach -
1 CE
4 months
-holds head up, steady
-pushes down on legs when feet are on a hard surface
-may be able to roll over from stomach to back
-brings hands to mouth
-can hold a toy and shake it and swing at dangling toys
-when lying on stomach, can push up to elbows -
1 CE
6 months
-rolls over in both directions
-begins to sit without support
-when standing, supports weight on legs and might bounce
-rolls back and forth, sometimes crawling backwards before moving forward -
1 CE
9 months
-stands, holding on
-can get into sitting position
-crawls
-pulls up to stand
-can sit without support -
2
12 months
-may stand alone
-walks while holding on to furniture
-may take a few steps without holding on -
2
18 months
-walks alone
-may walk up steps and/or run
-can help undress themselves
-drinks from a cup
-eats with a spoon -
3
2 years
-stands on tiptoes
-kicks a ball; throws ball overhead
-begins to run
-climbs onto/off of furniture without help
-walks up and down stairs holding on -
4
3 years
-climbs well
-runs easily
-walks up and down steps, one foot on each step
-pedals a tricycle -
5
4 years
-hops and stand on one foot
-catches a bounced ball most times
-pours, cuts, and mashes own food -
6
5 years
-stands on one foot for 10 seconds or longer
-hops; may be able to skip
-can do a somersault
-can use a fork, maybe a table knife
-can use toilet on their own
-swings and climbs -
7
6 years
-refine hand-eye coordination
-have better balance and coordination
-will be able to write and draw with more precision
-may be able to participate in jumping rope and playing catch -
8
7 years
-can combine motor skills
-can perform more difficult movements such as spinning while staying in one place
-learn sports involving good physical control
-learn to ride a two-wheel bike -
9
8-10 years
-slow and steady growth
-improved coordination and reaction time
-increased stamina
-approaching puberty for girls;sexual development
-refinement in finger control
-increase in body strength