Skill· 16mo–2.3y· 3 min
Toddler Moves
Parent observes and tests late-toddler motor milestones: standing while moving, walking with hold, stair climbing with help, releasing a ball, gestural requesting, watching peers, and ring posting. Covers nine gross motor and social-motor milestones at 18-30mo.
Free to do together whenever you like.
What you'll need
Open space. One step or stair if possible. A soft ball. A ring-posting toy if available.
How it works
The 3-step guide, with what to look for at each step, is for signed-in parents.
What this develops
- MilestoneBasic directed throwBody· 18mo–2.5y· core
- MilestoneWalks upstairs with supportBody· 18mo–2.3y· core
- MilestoneClimbs stairs with adult helpBody· 10mo–18mo· stretch· Step 4
- MilestoneStanding while playingBody· 12mo–2y· stretch· Step 1
- MilestoneWalks steadily on ordinary groundBody· 16mo–19mo· stretch· Step 2
- MilestoneGestures wants or needsMind· 10mo–2.3y· core
- MilestoneWatches and imitates other childrenHeart· 12mo–20mo· stretch
- MilestoneActs from knowledge of propertiesMind· 16mo–2.3y· stretch· Step 8
- MilestoneShows interest in peer playHeart· 14mo–2y· core· Step 7
Visual example
Coming soon