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