Gross / Large Motor

Children 24-30 months generally are able to do the following:

• Begins to use tot-sized playground such as small slides, simple ladders, wiggle bridges, etc
• Swings leg to kick stationary ball 
• Runs 
• Bends over without falling 
• Jumps forward at least 3 inches using both feet 
• Catches a large ball (6-8 inches) by using outstretched arms and trapping ball to body
• Walks up and down stairs, alternating feet with support 
• Jumps in place with two feet together