Services-Physical Developmental Milestones

4 1/2 years old:

Stands on tiptoes, with hands overhead for 8 seconds

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

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

Walks 4-5 steps on balance beam or full length



Skips 5-10 steps, with coordinated step-hop

Hops 5 times on preferred foot; 3 times on non-preferred foot

Hops forward 8 times with each foot

Jumps up 3 inches beyond arms’ reach

Jumps from 32 inch height, possibly leading with 1 foot

Broad jumps 36 inches or more

Runs fast



Does 1 somersault

Pumps swing



Throws 8 inch ball to an adult, overhand 10 feet

Catches 8 inch ball from 6 feet, elbows bent and arms held at sides