Physical Development - early childhood Flashcards
Gross motor skill at 2-3 years old ?
By the age of three, most children will be able to use pedals to ride a tricycle, run and balance on one foot for a second
Gross motor skill at 3-4 years old ?
may be able to kick and throw a large ball
Gross motor skill at 4-5 years old ?
hop on each foot separately, can perform jumping jacks and toe touches
Gross motor skill at 5-6 years old ?
jumps over objects, rides a bicycle with training wheels
Gross motor skill at 7-8 years old ?
Good strength and body co-ordination
Fine motor skill at 2-3 years old ?
By the age of three, children should be able to control movements enough to use a pencil to copy letters or build a tower
Fine motor skill at 3-4 years old ?
can touch the tip of each finger to the thumb, can use fork correctly and can get dressed and undressed without help
Fine motor skill at 4-5 years old ?
grasp a pencil correctly, cut out circle and ties shoelace
Fine motor skill at 5-6 years old ?
builds a small structure with blocks, can use knife to cut food and can put 10 TO 20 piece puzzle together
Fine motor skill at 7-8 years old ?
good control of small muscle, be able to draw detailed pictures