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by Robert Pankowecki
Physical & Motor Development

Whole-body and fine movement skills including strength, coordination, balance, and the physical foundations for daily life and learning.

Sources (9)
  • CDC/AAP Developmental Milestones
  • ASQ-3
  • UK EYFS (Physical Development)
  • Polish Podstawa Programowa (Fizyczny)
  • Montessori (Practical Life)
  • Waldorf/Steiner
  • PDMS-2
  • BOT-2
  • Head Start ELOF (Perceptual, Motor & Physical Development)
8 Subdomains
Gross Motor - Locomotion10 › Gross Motor - Balance & Stability12 › Gross Motor - Object Control › Fine Motor - Hand Strength & Dexterity › Fine Motor - Pre-Writing & Drawing › Bilateral Coordination › Oral-Motor Skills › Health, Safety & Nutrition ›
Gross Motor - Balance & Stability

Maintaining body equilibrium during static and dynamic activities.

Examples & Achievements

  • Stands on one foot for 10 seconds
  • Walks along a balance beam or line on the floor
  • Balances while carrying an object
  • Can freeze in different poses during a game

How to Measure

  • Single-leg stance duration (target 10+ seconds)
  • Walking heel-to-toe along a straight line for 3+ meters
  • BOT-2 Balance subtest
Sources (3)
  • CDC/AAP Milestones
  • BOT-2
  • PDMS-2
12 Exercises
Flamingo Stand › Tightrope Town › The Waiter Game › Musical Statues › Bat in the Cave › Wobbly Island › Zigzag Zoomers › Scarecrow Catch › Caterpillar Walk › Jack-in-the-Box › Helicopter Spin › Animal Yoga Garden ›

Childhood Map › Physical & Motor Development

Gross Motor - Balance & Stability

Maintaining body equilibrium during static and dynamic activities.

Examples & Achievements

How to Measure

Sources

12 Exercises & Activities

Flamingo Stand › Tightrope Town › The Waiter Game › Musical Statues › Bat in the Cave › Wobbly Island › Zigzag Zoomers › Scarecrow Catch › Caterpillar Walk › Jack-in-the-Box › Helicopter Spin › Animal Yoga Garden ›