Gross / Large Motor

Children 30-36 months generally are able to do the following:

• Independently walks to navigate their environment 
• Runs and jumps with 2 feet leaving the floor
• Climbs stairs in a standing position without support  
• Uses a tot-sized playground such as small slides, simple ladders, wiggle bridges, etc.
• Throws a ball overhand while standing 
• Catches a ball by trapping 
• Kicks a stationary ball
• Balancing skills including squats to pick up toys from the floor, stands on tiptoes to reach overhead, maintains kneeling while playing
• Experiments with different ways to move: walks across the room, increases pace to fast walk, walks backwards, and marches