Toddlers (1 to 3 year old kids) are full of exuberance as they learn crawling, walking, running and everything in between. This phase is crucial for skeletal & muscular development. Toddlers develop the below mentioned motor & physical skills during this period:-
- Stands on tiptoes.
- Throws the ball overhand in a specific direction, 10 feet
- Throws overhand
- Kicks ball with demonstration. Kicks a ball forward.
- Feeds self with spoon and drinks with a cup.
- Helps dress and undress self.
- Builds a tower of four or more blocks.
- Puts simple puzzles together.
- Climbs on and off furniture without help.
- Walks well. Walks alone, and begins to run and walk up steps.
- Walks backward pulling the toy.
- Climbs and runs well.
- Walks upstairs with support, alternating feet (18–36m)
- Walks downstairs with support, putting both feet on each step (20–24m)
- Walks upstairs with support, putting both feet on each step (16–24m)
- Walks up and downstairs, with one foot on each step.
- Jumps with both feet, and may hop on one foot.
- Pedals tricycle or three-wheel bike.
