Early Childhood 3-8 Years // Fine Motor Skills

Question 1

3-4 Years

Answer 1

Control a pencil using your thumb and your first two fingers.
Can cut paper with scissors.
Able to do buttons (and unbutton) on clothing.
And turn pages of a paper book.

Question 2

4-5 Years

Answer 2

Hold and use pens in an adult fashion.

Thread beads on a lace.

Question 3

5-6 Years

Answer 3

Good pencil control.
Use a knife and fork competently.
Learn cursive and joined up writing.

Question 4

6-7 Years

Answer 4

Write simple stories.

Write their first and last name.

Question 5

7-8 Years

Answer 5

Competent in writing skills.

Use a large needle to sew.