Gross / Large Motor

Children 42-48 months generally are able to do the following:

• Runs, climbs, swings, and balances on one foot 
• Throws and kick a ball forward 
• Catches a ball by trapping
• Jump with 2 feet leaving the floor
• Pedals a tricycle and pulls things in a wagon
• Climbs on simple playground equipment
• Runs by avoiding obstacles 
• Imitates standing on one foot for 3 seconds
• Imitates simple bilateral movements of limbs (e.g., arms up together)  
• Walks up stairs alternating feet and down stairs placing both feet on each step without supports