Gross Motor

Goal P-PMP 1. Child demonstrates control, strength, and coordination of large muscles.

• Demonstrates balance in large-muscle movement, such as walking on a log without falling or balancing on one leg.

• Performs activities that combine and coordinate large muscle movements, including swinging on a swing, climbing a ladder, or dancing to music.

• Demonstrates strength and stamina that allow for participation in a range of physical activities, such as running around playing tag.

Goal P-PMP 2. Child uses perceptual information to guide motions and interactions with objects and other people.

• Demonstrates awareness of own body and other people's space during interactions.

• Moves body in relation to objects to effectively perform tasks, such as moving body in position to kick a ball.

• When asked, can move own body in front of, to the side, or behind something or someone else, such as getting in line with other children.

• Changes directions when moving with little difficulty.