Have you ever wondered what your 4 year old should be doing? Look no further! Here is a perfect example of gross motor skills at this age.
Hopping 2-3 Times in a Row
Hopping will start to emerge in the fourth year. Hopping 2-3 times in a row shows us how strong and powerful the child is on one leg! It gives us a good idea of stability.
Standing on One Foot for 4-8 Seconds
Single leg balance emerges around 3 years old, but at 4 your child should stand on one foot for 4-8 seconds. They may have a favorite leg, and that’s okay! I always encourage to practice both sides.
Gallops
Show your child a gallop, then ask them to gallop like a horse. See if they are able to reproduce the movement. Again, they may have a favorite side, but practice both!
Throwing Overhand 10 Feet
With a small ball, your child should be able to throw it in a relatively coordinated manner for the ball to travel 10 feet. This is a good example of emerging hand eye coordination, as well as catching!
Catching a Bounced Ball
If you bounce a playground ball to your toddler, are they able to catch it? This is a great coordination and motor planning activity!