General Motor Skills Development Motor Skills Development By Age 0 to 6 Months Smiles Improved head control Rolls Over Bats at objects 6 to 11 Months Scoots Sits unsupported Crawls Pulls to stand Holds Bottle Cruises along furniture Stands Assists with dressing, puts arm through sleeve, extends foot for shoe 12 to 18 Months Walks Plays ball with a partner Creeps up stairs Points Runs but falls frequently 19 to 24 Months Walks down stairs one step at a time using handrail/holding hand Squats and stands during play Jumps Kicks stationary ball Propels riding toy 2 to 3 Years Runs with minimal to no falls Climbs on play ground equipment Drinks from cup with one hand Turns book pages one at a time Scribbles with palmer grip Undresses self Builds block town