Fine and gross motor skills

Question 1

When will infants develop both fine and gross motor skills?

Answer 1

2 years of age

Question 2

Give examples of how a child may use fine and gross motor skills

Answer 2

A child using their gross motor skills to hold themselves up and fine motor skills to fit each shape into a hole.

Question 3

What fine and gross motor skills will a Newborn have

Answer 3

Gross-Reflexes such as grasp
Fine-Hold their thumbs

Question 4

What are the key dates/ ages for development of motor skills

Answer 4

New-born, one month, 3 months, 6 months, 9 months 1 year, 18 months, 2 years, 2.5 years

Question 5

How do fine and gross motor skills develop at 1 month?

Answer 5

1 Month
Gross- Lifts chin, some head control
Fine-Open hands to grasp their finger

Question 6

How do fine and gross motor skills develop at 3 months

Answer 6

Gross- Can lift their head and chest when lying on front
Fine-Briefly grasps rattle

Question 7

How do fine and gross motor skills develop at 6 months

Answer 7

Gross-Rolls over, sits up for a short time without support, kicks legs when held up
Fine-Moves objects from head to hand, picks up dropped toys

Question 8

How do fine and gross motor skills develop at 9-10 months

Answer 8

Gross- Crawls, begins to cruise
Fine-Use finger and thumb to hold a small object

Question 9

How do fine and gross motor skills develop at 1 year

Answer 9

Gross-Stands alone, tries to walk without help
Fine-Manipulates and places toys

Question 10

How do fine and gross motor skills develop at 18 months

Answer 10

Gross- Climbs on furniture
Fine- Builds tower with blocks

Question 11

How do fine and gross motor skills develop at 2 years

Answer 11

Gross- Kicks large ball
Fine- Turns page

Question 12

How do fine and gross motor skills develop at 2.5 years

Answer 12

Gross - Kicks ball
Fine- Builds 7-8 block tower

Question 13

How do fine and gross motor skills develop at 3 years?

Answer 13

Gross- children will be able to use pedals, run, balance on one foot momentarily.
Fine-Children should be able to use a pencil or build a tower with cubes

Question 14

How do fine and gross motor skills develop at age 8?

Answer 14

Gross- Good strength and co-ordination for sports and activities
Fine- children will be able to draw detailed pictures

Question 15

How does a child’s gross motor skills develop at ages 4 and 6-7?

Answer 15

By age 4, children will be able to kick and throw a ball
Age 6-7, skip, or ride a bicycle

Question 16

How does a child’s gross motor skills develop at age 5?

Answer 16

By age 5, children will be able to dress, undress and tie their own shoes