5 Years Development – Gross Motor Skills
Gross motor (physical) skills are abilities that require whole-body movement and involve the body’s large (as core stabilizers) muscles to perform everyday actions such as standing, walking, running, and sitting upright. It also includes hand-coordination skills such as ball-playing skills (throwing, catching, hitting).
Developmental Stage
- Can climb stairs while holding an object.
- He walks backwards on his heels.
- He can jump forward 10 times without falling.
- After showing it, it jumps forward.
- Swing by holding an iron for at least 5 seconds.
- While throwing the ball, he takes the arm and leg forward at the same time.
- Catches a small ball using only his hands,
Possible Situations Encountered When It Doesn’t Progress
- Lack of self-confidence when comparing yourself to peers.
- Lack of self-confidence in movement-based activities.
- Difficulty participating in sports activities.
- Difficulty moving and playing with toys such as bikes and skateboards