Gross Motor Milestones

0-6 months
  • Lifts head while on stomach
  • Tilts head from side to side
  • Holds head up to look at things
  • Rolls from stomach to backside
6-12 months
  • Begins to sit by self
  • Rolls from backside to stomach
  • Starts attempt at crawling
  • Briefly holds body up
  • Starts to crawl
  • Stands at furniture
1-2 years
  • Lets go of furniture and can stand on two feet
  • Can walk along edge of furniture
  • Can walk holding a person's hand
  • Begins to throw objects
  • Starts to walk alone
  • Begins to jump
  • Throws balls
  • Squats
  • Can walk backwards
2-4 years
  • Bounces and kicks large ball
  • Jumps
  • Runs easily
  • Can remain on one foot
  • Can ride a tricycle
  • Can catch a ball with both hands
4-6 years
  • Stands on one foot for prolonged time
  • Can skip
  • Can jump on one foot
  • Can throw ball over own head
  • Can catch ball
  • Can jump a greater distance
© 2012 Christina J. Scalise-Morrissey, MS, CCC-SLP