Milestoneunknown· 3y–3.5y

Runs towards a ball and kicks it

Runs towards a ball and kicks it

Unknown

What the research says

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Normative evidence

2 sources back this milestone. The bars below show the age range each source covers.

This milestone3y–3.5yStanford SHQ0mo–6yWHO GSED0mo–3y012243648607284months
Milestone windowNormative study
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What mastery looks like

Not yet

Shows no attempt to runs towards a ball and kicks it

  • Shows no attempt to runs towards a ball and kicks it
  • No observable behavior matching this milestone
Emerging

Occasionally or inconsistently runs towards a ball and kicks it

  • Occasionally or inconsistently runs towards a ball and kicks it
  • Requires significant support or prompting
Developing

Frequently runs towards a ball and kicks it with some support

  • Frequently runs towards a ball and kicks it with some support
  • Shows the behavior in familiar contexts
Secure

Consistently runs towards a ball and kicks it across contexts

  • Consistently runs towards a ball and kicks it across contexts
  • Performs independently without prompting
Reflexive

Readily runs towards a ball and kicks it and extends the behavior

  • Readily runs towards a ball and kicks it and extends the behavior
  • Shows flexibility and adaptation in approach

Activities for this (1)

physical2.2y–3.5y

Jump, Run, Climb!

Parent coaches the full 30-36mo gross motor sequence: walking on uneven surfaces, walking backwards, balancing on one foot, kneeling-to-standing, jumping with two feet, hopping on one foot, jumping over an object, climbing, stair alternation, running-and-kicking, catching, throwing, and broad jump. Covers seventeen gross motor milestones at 28-40mo.

Formal assessments

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Standardised assessment view

1 instrument measure this construct. The construct page shows how each one approaches it and at what age range.

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