Gross And Fine Motor Skills Flashcards
Meaning of gross motor
Gross motor skills are large movement that include using large muscles of the body
Meaning of fine motor skills
They are smaller movement that require more precise direction and use smaller muscles
New born gross and fine
Gross - grasp reflex
Fine - hold their thumbs tucked into their hands
1 month gross and fine
Gross - lifts chin, some control of head
Fine - open hand to grasp a finger
3 months gross and fine
Gross - can lift their head and chest when lying on front
Fine - can briefly grasp a rattle
6 months gross and fine
Gross - rolls over, can sit up for a short time without support, kick legs when held up
Fine - moves objects from hand to hand, can pick up dropped toys if they are in sight
9-10 months gross and fine
Gross - crawls, begins to cruise
Fine - uses finger and thumb to hold a small object
12-13 months gross and fine
Gross - stands alone, can walk without help
Fine - manipulates and places toys
18 months fine and gross
Gross - climbs onto furniture
Fine - builds a short tower with blocks
2 years gross and fine
Gross - propels a sit on toy with their feet, throw a large ball
Fine - draws lines and circles, turns a page
2 and a half years gross and fine
Gross - jumps from a low step, kicks a ball
Fine - uses a spoon and fork, builds a tower of blocks
3-4 years gross and fine
Gross - climbs stairs, rides a tricycle
Fine - turns pages, unbutton and button up
4-5 years gross and fine
Gross - hops on one foot, walks along a line run in tip toes
Fine - starts to use knife and fork confidently
5-6 years gross and fine
Gross - starts to jump and skip
Fine - gets better at using fork and knife, steadily holds a pencil
7-8 years gross and fine
Gross - hops on both legs, runs in a straight line
Fine - using a pair of scissors
