Gross / Large Motor

Children 12-18 months generally are able to do the following:

Standing:

• Bends/squats down to pick something up and can return to a standing position
• Stands up on own and takes steps forward
• Climbs onto large climbing blocks/furniture 
• Stands on tiptoes to reach something 
• Pushes and pulls large toys 
• Rolls a ball back and forth

Walking:

• Walks without assistance and falls seldomly
• Begins to run stiffly 
• Pulls toys behind them while walking
• Uses both arms to carry large objects while walking 
• Throws a small ball with forward arm