Timeline of the average physical development milestones from birth until around 10 years old
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Period: 2000 BCE to 1995 BCE
Lifts head when on tummy, grasps objects, turns head towards sounds.
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Stands alone, takes first steps, picks up small objects with thumb and finger.
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Sits without support, crawls, pulls up to stand.
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Walks independently, begins to run, scribbles with crayon.
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Rolls over, sits with support, reaches for objects and grabs them.
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Climbs stairs with help, kicks a ball, builds tower of 4 blocks.
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Skips, swings, and climbs well, starts learning to write letters and numbers.
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Rides a bicycle, ties shoelaces, prints some letters and numbers.
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Masters basic sports skills (e.g., swimming, soccer), shows more control in writing and drawing.
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Refines motor skills, engages in complex physical activities (e.g., gymnastics, team sports).
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Hops on one foot, catches a bounced ball, draws a person with 2-4 body parts.