Skill· 2.2y–3.5y· 5 min
Jump, Run, Climb!
Parent coaches the full 30-36mo gross motor sequence: walking on uneven surfaces, walking backwards, balancing on one foot, kneeling-to-standing, jumping with two feet, hopping on one foot, jumping over an object, climbing, stair alternation, running-and-kicking, catching, throwing, and broad jump. Covers seventeen gross motor milestones at 28-40mo.
Free to do together whenever you like.
What you'll need
Open floor space. A large ball if available. A piece of paper on the floor for jumping over. Stairs or a low climbing structure nearby.
How it works
The 3-step guide, with what to look for at each step, is for signed-in parents.
What this develops
- MilestoneJumps with both feet leaving the groundBody· 2y–2.8y· core
- MilestoneStanding broad jumpBody· 2.8y–3y· core
- MilestoneWalks steadily on uneven groundBody· 2.5y–3y· core· Step 1
- MilestoneCatches a large thrown ballBody· 2.7y–3.8y· core· Step 13
- MilestoneBalances on one foot unsupportedBody· 2.8y–3y· core
- MilestoneTosses and catches own ballBody· 2.8y–3y· core· Step 12
- MilestoneRuns up and kicksBody· 3y–4y· core
- MilestoneWalks backwardBody· 3y–4y· core· Step 2
- MilestoneShows increasing control over an object in pushing, patting, throwing, catching or kicking it.Body· 3.3y–5y· core· Steps 13, 14
- MilestoneBalances on one foot for two secondsBody· 3.5y–4.2y· stretch· Step 3
- MilestoneWalks heel to toeBody· 2.8y–3y· core· Step 6
Visual example
Coming soon