General Motor Skills Development

Motor Skills Development By Age

0 to 6 Months

 

  • Smiles
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  • Improved head control
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  • Rolls Over
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  • Bats at objects

6 to 11 Months

 

  • Scoots
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  • Sits unsupported
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  • Crawls
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  • Pulls to stand
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  • Holds Bottle
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  • Cruises along furniture
  • Stands
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  • Assists with dressing, puts arm through sleeve, extends foot for shoe

12 to 18 Months

 

  • Walks
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  • Plays ball with a partner
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  • Creeps up stairs
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  • Points
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  • Runs but falls frequently

19 to 24 Months

 

  • Walks down stairs one step at a time using handrail/holding hand
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  • Squats and stands during play
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  • Jumps
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  • Kicks stationary ball
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  • Propels riding toy

2 to 3 Years

 

  • Runs with minimal to no falls 
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  • Climbs on play ground equipment
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  • Drinks from cup with one hand
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  • Turns book pages one at a time
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  • Scribbles with palmer grip
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  • Undresses self
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  • Builds block town