## North Carolina Early Learning and Development Progressions: Birth to Five

#### Domain: NC Foundations for Early Learning: Health and Physical Development (HPD)

#### Subdomain: Motor Development

#### Goal: Children develop the large muscle control and abilities needed to move through and explore their environment.

#### Skill Progression: Sitting

#### Age: 24-27 Months

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### Sitting: Transitions easily from one position to another

Situations for Observation of Skill

Observe the child during the routines of the day.

Elicitation Strategy

No elicitation needed.

Behavior Observed

The child will move into many sitting positions.

Routines-based Intervention (Embedded Instruction)

If there is a table for play, adults often want children to sit. It is important for them to have a choice. Some children feel more stable standing, especially if the chair at the table does not allow the child’s feet to touch the ground. Encourage early childhood educators and parents to allow children to experiment with different positions.

North Carolina Department of Public Instruction, 2015

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