At 2 ½ years toddlers can …

Movement

• Display a variety of sitting positions
• Crawl on hands and knees
• Squat to play
• Jump 2 feet off the ground upwards, down from a low step
• Jump forward 30 cm

Balance

• Stand on one foot for 1-2 seconds
• Jump down from a step and keep balance on landing
• Jump forwards in out of a hoop without falling
• Step over low hurdles
• Walk along a line/ low gym beam

Mobility

• Walks up down slopes, uneven surfaces
• Walk on tip toes 5-6 steps
• Run and avoid obstacles
• Marches on spot, walks backwards, sideways, on toes
• Ride foot propelled bike, scooter or begin to use bike pedals

Coordination

• Run and kick a ball, hit a ball with a bat
• Throw a ball over arm, under arm
• Reach to catch a thrown ball, and pull to chest
• Thread beads, remove lids, snip paper with scissors, draw with pencils/crayons
• Day-time bladder bowel control, more independence in toilet