Newborns - •are born with reflexes – sucking, rooting, startling, grasping – which help them survive. Movements are uncontrolled and uncoordinated, 3 months - •able to lift up head and chest when on their stomachs and bring hands together over body, 6 months - can roll over from back to front, 9 months - •can sit unsupported and is usually mobile by crawling or rolling, may pull up to stand alone and walk by holding on to furniture, 12 months - pulls up to stand, stands alone, walks holding on to furniture., 15 months - can crawl upstairs and may walk hesitantly, 18 months - can walk unaided, can walk upstairs with help and can squat to pick up toys, 2 years - can run, climb onto furniture and use sit-and-ride toys, 2 ½ years - can kick a large ball and can jump with two feet together from a low step, 3 years - able to run forwards and backwards, steer and pedal a tricycle, walk upstairs with alternate feet and throw a large ball., 3-4 years - can hop on one foot, walk along a line, aim and throw a ball and kick it with force, ride a tricycle using pedals, 4-5 years - can run avoiding obstacles, skip with a rope, throw a large ball to partner and catch it., 5-8 years - can hop, skip and jump confidently, can swerve and dodge when running, balance on a beam, ride a bicycle and use roller skates. Coordination is more proficient, allowing for tasks that require coordinated movements, including improved ball skills, swimming activities      ,

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