Physical Developmental Sequences 16-24 Months

Practice in the areas of walking, climbing, running, jumping and balancing should be closely supervised by adults at this age. Balancing skills are very important to the success of walking, running and climbing. These skills can be honed by gently rocking her from side to side while she is standing, using a vestibular board or exercise ball during play and/or allowing her to balance/walk on a wide board or curb. Also, placing things on the floor for her to step over helps her to bear weight on one leg at a time. Assist her in learning to run by holding her hand while running, have her chase a ball and/or playing chase with her.

To develop muscles, the child can be given the opportunity to push or pull large toys or boxes around the house. They can also be given ride-on toys to pedal and things to climb on, including stairs. Dancing is a good activity for children to learn balance, coordination and develop muscles. It is also a good medium to introduce skills such as standing on tiptoe, standing on one foot, skipping and jumping.



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