Gross / Large Motor

Children 3-8 months generally are able to do the following:

Gross Motor:

• Pushes up on extended arms while on stomach  
• Supports own head while being assisted into sitting position without head lag
• Sits with support 
• Pushes down on legs when feet are placed on firm surfaces 
• Rolls purposely from back to stomach and stomach to back (e.g., towards a toy or caregiver)  
• Plays by grabbing own feet