Which action exemplifies a gross-motor skill at Pre-K4 by stepping forward to throw a ball and following through?

• A. Steps forward to throw ball and follows through
• B. Jumps over a rope
• C. Hops on one foot for distance
• D. Slides down a slide

Answer: (A)

Gross-motor skills in Pre-K4 involve using large muscles to perform whole-body actions, like throwing, jumping, and balancing. Stepping forward to throw a ball and then following through demonstrates coordinated movement: the child shifts weight with a forward step, rotates and uses the throwing arm, and completes the motion with a follow-through. This sequence shows planning, balance, and control of both the body and the object, which is exactly what a developing throw should look like at this age.

Jumping over a rope shows leg power and coordination but doesn’t involve the step-into-throw sequence with follow-through. Hopping on one foot emphasizes balance and unilateral leg strength, not the throwing action. Sliding down a slide highlights balance and safe descent more than a coordinated throwing pattern.