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The Second Year: Motor Development

Fine Motor Skills
Carl can:
* scribble with crayons
* do an age-appropriate puzzle
* build with legos (and mega-blocks)
* stack blocks
* squeeze play-dough
* turn the pages in a book
* use a spoon
* drink from an open cup
* open cabinets and drawers
* wash his own body

Gross Motor Skills
Carl can:
* walk
* run
* dance
* stand on one foot
* carry stuff
* climb up into his booster seat
* help put his arms and legs into clothing
* throw a ball
* walk upstairs using a handrail
* go downstairs on his hands and knees
* balance on an open swing
* push himself down a slide
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