Services-Physical Developmental Milestones

3 years old:

Walks backward 10 feet

Walks on all types of surfaces, rarely falling

Walks 5 steps on tiptoes with hands on hips or carrying an object with both hands

Walks up 10 steps, using alternate step placement, holding rail

Walks up 3 steps using alternate step placement without holding rail

Walks down 3 steps, using same step placement, without holding rail

Walks along a 10 foot line, keeping feet on line

Walks 3 steps on balance beam with both feet

Uses heel-toe walking pattern, arms swinging at side or free to carry objects



Jumps off floor with both feet

Jumps 2 inches off ground or over 2 inch hurdle

Jumps from 8 inches height, 1 foot leading

Jumps from 16-18 inches height, 1 foot leading

Broad jumps 4-14 inches



Spontaneously avoids large obstacles when running

Balances on preferred leg, with hands on hips and opposite knee bent for 3 seconds

Kicks a ball 4-6 feet

Climbs on low jungle gym bars and will drop several inches to ground



Throws 3 inch ball to an adult, underhand 9 feet

Catches 8 inch ball from 5 feet, arms straight in front of body