physical development - fine and gross motor skills Flashcards
1
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fine motor skills
A
small muscles movements, e.g. holding a pencil, fastening large zips
2
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gross motor skills
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large muscle movements, e.g. running, jumping
3
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at birth - fine motor skills
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- hands are firmly closed
- often holds their thumb under fingers
4
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1 year - fine motor skills
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- clasps hands together
- points using index finger
5
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2 year - fine motor skills
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- draws lines, dots and circles
- separates interlocking toys
6
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3 years - fine motor skills
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- fastens large zip
- begins to show preference in dominant hand
7
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4 years - fine motor skills
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- begins to fasten buttons
- uses spoon and fork well to eat
8
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5 years - fine motor skills
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- can use knife and fork
- can thread small beads
9
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at birth - gross motor skills
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- lies with head to one side
- head lags when pulled into sitting position
10
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1 year - gross motor skills
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- sits down from standing
- is more mobile
11
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2 years - gross motor skills
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- runs with control
- throws and kicks a ball
12
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3 years - gross motor skills
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- can walk backwards and sideways
- jumps with both feet
