Milestoneunknown· 4y–4.5y

Skips alternating feet

Child performs a skip with alternating hop-step pattern, moving forward rhythmically

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Normative evidence

1 source back this milestone. The bars below show the age range each source covers.

This milestone4y–4.5yDenver II0mo–6y012243648607284months
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What mastery looks like

Not yet

Cannot yet child performs a skip with alternating hop-step pattern, moving forward rhythmically

  • No observable behavior matching this construct
Emerging

Beginning to attempt child performs a skip with alternating hop-step pattern, moving forward rhythmically with direct adult support

  • Requires significant prompting or physical guidance
Developing

Demonstrates child performs a skip with alternating hop-step pattern, moving forward rhythmically inconsistently or in structured settings

  • Achieves with mild support
  • Inconsistent across contexts
Secure

Consistently demonstrates construct across contexts

  • Reliable performance without prompting
Reflexive

Masters construct; generalizes spontaneously

  • Applies skill spontaneously in novel situations

Activities for this (1)

physical3.7y–4.8y

Run and Move

Parent observes running mechanics, stair independence, skipping, and throwing form: head position while running, forward lean, sharp turns, varied surfaces, stairs without handrail (up and down), alternating-foot skipping, and body-propelled throwing. Covers eight gross motor milestones at 46-56mo.

Formal assessments

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