Physical Development
By: Jordan Schulte
Walks with agility, good balance, and steady gait
Hop several times on each foot
Brush teeth, comb hair, and get dressed with little help
Physical Development Milestones
3 Years Old
- Walks with an adult style
- Runs around obstacles
- Rides a tricycle
4 Years Old
- Running is more controlled
- Turns somersaults
- Can easily catch, throw and bounce a ball
5 Years Old
- Walks on tiptoes
- Walks on a balance beam
- Skates and jumps rope
Running through obstacles
Doing somersaults
Walking on tiptoes
How Could You Promote Development?
- Provide a play environment that encourages lots of time and space for energetic and noisy play
- Set aside family time for a hike, walk, or visit to a nearby park
- Discourage inactivity by limiting TV viewing and video/computer game playing to less than two hours a day
- Invite children to help with dish washing
Advice
- Listen. Start making observations and deal with any concerns you have.
- Always be supportive, never judgemental
- Avoid jargon, labels , and terminology
- Keep it positive