Preschool Milestones

Question 1

2 years

Answer 1

Walking with increased length of stride and is more efficient, begin to run, jumping occurs, briefly stands on one foot to kick a ball

Question 2

2-3 years

Answer 2

Catch 10-inch ball

Question 3

3 years

Answer 3

Static tripod grasp (forearm and wrist movement to draw), snipping scissor skills

Question 4

3-4 years

Answer 4

True running which includes trunk rotation and arm swinging, hopping can be observed

Question 5

4 years

Answer 5

Discover new activities and environment and seek new experiences, in-hand manipulation, isolated finger movement, thumb moves into opposition, adult-like walking pattern, can steer and maneuver a tricycle around obstacles, can catch a smaller ball

Question 6

5 years

Answer 6

Dynamic tripod grasp, draw a person with multiple, recognizable parts, mature scissor skills develop, coordinated skipping patterns

Question 7

5-6 years

Answer 7

Develop a mature running pattern, stand on one foot without falling and can walk on a curb without falling, successful attempt to use skates or rollerblades

Question 8

6 years

Answer 8

Can accurately kick to a target

Question 9

Through preschool years

Answer 9

Abstract thinking, pretend play, problem solving begins, child learns reason, question, find solutions, foundation is built for imagination, visual motor develops, inner drive to meet needs