Gross Motor Skills 0-8 Flashcards
What do gross motor skills allow children to control?
The large muscles in their torso,arms,legs,hands and feet
In infancy (0-2 years), where do babies develop gross motor skills from?
From the head down
At what age do infants start to control muscles in their neck and back, allowing them to roll, sit, and crawl?
Around 6 months
At what age do infants develop muscles in their legs to stand, cruise, and walk?
11-13months
What gross motor skill can infants do by 2 years old?
Climb onto low furniture and propel a sit on toy
What gross motor skill can infants do by 2½ years old?
Kick a ball
What types of activities are included in gross motor skills?
Crawling, walking, running, balancing, skipping, jumping, co-ordinating, bending, scooting, kicking, pushing, pulling, and climbing.
At what age can children balance and walk along a line?
About 3-4 years old
At what age can children balance on a low beam?
About 5-6 years old
At what age can children run forwards and backwards?
About 4 years old
At what age can children skip with a rope?
5-8 years old
At what age can children pedal and control a tricycle?
3 years old
At what age can children ride a bicycle?
6years old
At what age can children hop on one foot?
3-4yrs
At what age can children hop, skip, and jump with confidence?
About 5-8 yrs
