Physical Development

Gross motor Skills

Kids who are on track with their development?

You’ll see them weaving around furniture or other kids without smashing into stuff (most of the time, anyway).

They’ve got a pretty good handle on not wiping out every time they run for the swings.

You’ll catch them showing off—balancing on one foot, climbing up stuff, leaping off steps, you name it.

It’s all about that energy: running wild, jumping like kangaroos, spinning, skipping, hopping all over the place.

Basically, if they look like tiny parkour experts or mini dancers, that’s right where they should be.

Fine Motor Skills

Kids who are on track with fine motor skills!

They’ll pretty much grab a pencil and hold it the “right” way—tripod grip, you know the drill—most of the time. Not always perfect, but hey, nobody’s judging.

Scissors, paint brushes, forks? They’ll get their hands on all sorts of little tools and not totally butcher it. Might see a rogue crayon mark or two, but whatever.

When they draw, you’ll notice they’re actually trying to keep things neat. Maybe not Picasso level, but at least you can tell the cat from the dog (sometimes).