MilestoneMovement· 21mo–2.5y

Wheeled Toy Navigation

Pushes wagon, stroller, or wheeled toy, steering around objects and backing out of corners

Medium (60%)
Connected0 related · 7 prereq

What the research says

Referenced across 1 developmental framework: asq_3

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Before this (7)

Required (2)

Helpful (2)

How it's taught

asq_3

Provide child-sized wagon, stroller, or push toys; create obstacle courses; allow practice in varied spaces

Materials: Small wagon, toy stroller, push toys on wheels

What mastery looks like

Not yet

Cannot push wheeled toys or pushes straight into obstacles

  • Pushes toy into walls or furniture
  • Cannot steer around objects
  • Gets stuck and gives up
  • Pushes toy but crashes into objects
  • Cannot steer or change direction
Emerging

Pushes wheeled toys but with limited steering control

  • Pushes in relatively straight line
  • Bumps into some obstacles
  • Cannot back out of corners
  • Can push toy forward
  • Difficulty steering around obstacles
Developing

Pushes wheeled toys and steers around some objects

  • Navigates around large obstacles
  • May get stuck in corners occasionally
  • Shows emerging steering control
  • Pushes wagon, stroller, or toy on wheels
  • Steers around objects
  • Backs out of corners when cannot turn
  • Good spatial navigation
Secure

Pushes wheeled toys, steering around objects and backing out of corners

  • Navigates around furniture and obstacles
  • Backs out when stuck in corner
  • Shows spatial awareness
  • Controlled steering
  • Smooth steering and navigation
  • Anticipates obstacles
  • Efficient problem-solving when stuck
Reflexive

Proficient wheeled toy navigation; may push toys in complex paths or play scenarios

  • Sophisticated steering and navigation
  • Creates paths and routes
  • Integrates into pretend play
  • May push dolls or toys in wagon/stroller
  • Advanced spatial planning
  • Navigates tight spaces
  • Can push while carrying objects
  • Uses wheeled toys in elaborate play

Related activities

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Thinking0mo–6mo

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Formal assessments

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Standardised assessment view

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