Physical development milestones (Birth - 5 years old)

Physical development progression of skills from birth to 5 years old

Do you know that developmental milestones children reach at each stage lay the foundation for progress in school?

This comprehensive progression map outlines how children develop physical skills (gross motor and fine motor) from birth to school age.

You can follow this chart to assess your child’s progress and readiness for school, as well as plan activities for homeschooling.

The school expectations at age 4-5 are taken from the National Curriculum in the UK.

Please note that all children develop at a different pace and this progression map is designed to give you a brief overview of what you can expect at each stage.

It includes 5 areas of physical skills development:
• Moving and handling
• Arms and fine motors skills
• Collaboration and coordination
• Health and self-care
• Independence

If you find this progression map useful, you can find Mathematical skills, Communication & Language, Literacy, Understanding the World and Personal, Social and Emotional Development progression maps in our shop.