Milestoneunknown· 2.8y–3y

Throws ball up into the air and catches...

Throws ball up into the air and catches it

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What the research says

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Normative evidence

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

This milestone2.8y–3yWHO GSED0mo–3y012243648607284months
Milestone windowNormative study
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What mastery looks like

Not yet

Cannot yet throws ball up into the air and catches it

  • No observable behavior matching this item
Emerging

Beginning to show throws ball up into the air and catches it with direct support

  • Requires significant prompting or physical assistance
Developing

Demonstrates throws ball up into the air and catches it in structured observation

  • Performs with mild support
  • Inconsistent across contexts
Secure

Consistently passes item across contexts

  • Reliably demonstrates without prompting
Reflexive

Masters item; demonstrates generalization

  • Applies skill spontaneously in novel situations

Activities for this (1)

physical2.2y–3.5y

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.

Formal assessments

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