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Physical
DevelopmentGross Motor, Fine
Motor, Self-Help,
and Health
GROSS MOTOR
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Demonstrates
progress in motor
growth and
development
Show typical
height and weight
appropriate for age
Rolling over, back
and forth
Cooing and
vocalizing
Develop regular
sleeping habits
Show interest in
people and objects
in direct
environment
Demonstrates
beginning signs of
balance, control,
and coordination
Gain control of
body
Turn head from
side to side, kick
feet, and move
hands
Sitting initially
with support and
later without
support
Stand firmly on
legs and bouncing
when held in
standing position
Crawling on hands
and knees
Walking with help
GROSS MOTOR
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Shows
characteristics of
appropriate health
and development
Show typical
height and weight
appropriate for age
Demonstrates
cooperation as they
participate in daily
routines
Shows interest in
people and objects
in direct
environment
Develops
increasing
independence as
they move around
in a safe
environment
Actively
participates in
everyday health
routines, such as
hand-washing
Begins to put away
toys, when cleanup is announced
Begins dressing
themselves with
help and later
without help
Gradually
demonstrates
improvement in
balance, control,
and coordination
GROSS MOTOR
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Demonstrates
characteristics of
appropriate health
and development
Show typical height
and weight
appropriate for age
Uses large motor
skills, such as
running, jumping,
galloping, kicking,
throwing, dancing,
and climbing
Demonstrates
increasing control of
large muscles
Continue to improve
balance and control
Pedals a tricycle with
alternating feet
Throws a ball
overhead with some
accuracy and
direction
Knows various
techniques for
catching and
throwing objects
Maneuvers around
obstacles
Participates in healthrelated activities,
games, and
assessments
Demonstrates
increase in
coordination of large
muscles