Grafton School District

Every Student, Every Day

2 year olds

24-29 months

• Jumps down off stable surface 16-20 inches high without support

• Stand on one leg and balances 1-2 seconds

• Walks 5 steps on tiptoes

• Walks backward 10 feet

• Throws ball 5-7 feet

30-35 months

• Kicks ball forward 6 feet

• Jumps forward from taped line 24 inches

• Climbs on play equipment

• Completes stairs up and down one foot per step

• Hops on one foot 3x without losing balance

3 year olds

• Stands on one foot >3 seconds

• Jumps off step independently with 2 feet

• Propels ride on toy with feet on floor

• Rotates body on ball

• Swings on swing pum ping self

4 year olds

• Hops on one foot repeatedly without support

• Stands on one foot for 2 seconds

• Skips and gallops

• Running with reciprocal arm swing

• Rides bicycle with training wheels or propels tricycle

• Makes board long jumps

• Improved balance and coordination with activities

• Catches a bounced ball often

5 year olds

• Stands on one foot for 10 seconds

• Hops and attempts skipping

• Completes a somersault

• Climbs with ease and exploration on playground

• Independent with toileting

6-7 year olds

• Moves in time to the rhythm and beat of music

• Rides a two wheel bicycle

• Learns swimming skills

• Learning sports with improved control and coordination

8-10 years old

• Improved reaction time and dexterity for physical activities

• Increased large muscle strength and coordination for sports games

• Increased stamina (swim, run farther)