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Physical
DevelopmentGross Motor, Fine
Motor, Self-Help,
and Health
GROSS MOTOR
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Demonstrates
progress in motor
growth and
development
Show typical height
and weight
appropriate for age
Rolling over, back
and forth
Cooing and
vocalizing
Develop regular
sleeping habits
Show interest in
people and objects in
direct environment
Demonstrates
beginning signs of
balance, control, and
coordination
Gain control of body
Turn head from side
to side, kick feet, and
move hands
Sitting initially with
support and later
without support
Stand firmly on legs
and bouncing when
held in standing
position
Crawling on hands
and knees
Walking with help
GROSS MOTOR
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Shows
characteristics of
appropriate
health and
development
Show typical
height and weight
appropriate for
age
Demonstrates
cooperation as
they participate in
daily routines
Shows interest in
people and
objects in direct
environment
Develops
increasing
independence as
they move around
in a safe
environment
Actively
participates in
everyday health
routines, such as
hand-washing
Begins to put
away toys, when
clean-up is
announced
Begins dressing
themselves with
help and later
without help
Gradually
demonstrates
GROSS MOTOR
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Demonstrates
characteristics of
appropriate health
and development
Show typical
height and weight
appropriate for
age
Uses large motor
skills, such as
running, jumping,
galloping,
kicking,
throwing,
dancing, and
climbing
Demonstrates
increasing control
of large muscles
Continue to
improve balance
and control
Pedals a tricycle
with alternating
feet
Throws a ball
overhead with
some accuracy
and direction
Knows various
techniques for
catching and
throwing objects
Maneuvers
around obstacles
Participates in
health-related
activities, games,