Milestoneunknown· 3.5y–4y

Catches bounced ball with hands

Child catches a ball that has been bounced once, using hands rather than trapping it against body

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Normative evidence

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This milestone3.5y–4yDenver II0mo–6y012243648607284months
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What mastery looks like

Not yet

Cannot yet child catches a ball that has been bounced once, using hands rather than trapping it against body

  • No observable behavior matching this construct
Emerging

Beginning to attempt child catches a ball that has been bounced once, using hands rather than trapping it against body with direct adult support

  • Requires significant prompting or physical guidance
Developing

Demonstrates child catches a ball that has been bounced once, using hands rather than trapping it against body 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)

physical3.3y–4.5y

Bounce and Catch

Parent bounces a ball once on the floor in front of the child; child catches it with hands rather than trapping it against their body. Observes hand positioning, timing, and whether the catch is bilateral (two hands) or unilateral. Escalates from stationary bounce to a slight arc.

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