Physical Therapy Developmental Motor Skill Checklist
0-2 months:
- Able to lie on their stomach for short periods of time holding their head up to 45 degrees
- Able to roll from their back to either their right or left side
3-5 months:
- Holds head in line with their body in supported sit
- Sits with hand support
- Brings hands to midline when on their back
- Kicking legs out one at a time
6-8 months:
- Rolls from back to stomach and vice-versa
- Sits independently
9-11 months:
- Transitions from lying down to sitting using arms
- Assumes hand and knee position
- Begins to crawl on hands and knees (backwards first)
12-15 months:
- Pulls to stand at furniture
- Cruises while holding onto furniture
- Stands alone
- Walks on flat surfaces
15-18 months:
- Creeps on hands and knees up and down steps
- Rolls and throws a ball
- Walks into a large ball to kick it
- Gets on and off push toys (may move them backwards at first)
- Gets up from the floor using hands to assist
19-24 months:
- Walks up and down a few stairs with assistance
- Jumps off ground with two feet
- Begins to run
- Walks over all surfaces without frequent loss of balance
3 years:
- Catches a ball with two hands
- Walks up and down stairs independently (two feet on each step)
- Jumps off bottom step
- Jumps over small objects
- Pedals a tricycle or ride on bike
4 years:
- Hops on one foot
- Goes up and down stairs with one foot on each step (using handrail)
- Begins to play simple gross motor games easily (3 step directions)
5 years:
- Bounces and catches a ball
- Skips
- Gallops
- Follows a 4-5 step gross motor sequence
- Rides two wheel bike with no training wheels
The Elevated Climber utilizes children's grip strength, balance and core body control.
