Motor Milestones
Motor development is more than movement - it supports your child’s confidence, independence, and early learning. Knowing what to expect (and when to check in) gives you peace of mind.
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From head control to hopping on one foot, motor milestones unfold in stages that can be exciting and sometimes unclear. This age-by-age guide offers practical insights, checklists, and gentle reminders for children ages 1 to 6 - written with real families in mind.
Motor Milestones for 1-Year-Olds
What to expect as your baby begins to stand, step, and explore.
Gross + fine motor skills at age 1, from cruising to self-feeding.
Motor Milestones for 4-Year-Olds
Stronger, faster, and more coordinated movement turns into skill.
Hopping, dancing, cutting, and greater independence in self-care.
Motor Milestones for 2-Year-Olds
When movement gets faster, bolder, and more purposeful.
Toddlers on the move walking, running, climbing, and more.
Motor Milestones for 5-Year-Olds
When movement becomes smoother, faster, and more purposeful.
Skipping, writing, zipping, and growing confidence in movement.
Motor Milestones for 3-Year-Olds
Movement becomes more coordinated and play gets more adventurous.
Running, jumping, drawing, and beginning to dress themselves.
Motor Milestones for 6-Year-Olds
Body control, confidence, and coordination come together.
Biking, jumping rope, catching, and mastering school-ready tasks.
