Physical development (fine motor)

Question 1

15 months

2

Answer 1

• Uses pincer grasp to pick up small objects accurately.

- PALMER GRASP (holds crayons by wrapping the holding hand around them).

Question 2

18 months

3

Answer 2

• Has enough hand-eye coordination to build a tower of 3 bricks.
• Can feed self easily with a spoon.
• Enjoys scribbling with a crayon.

Question 3

2 years

2

Answer 3

• Can draw dots and circles with a crayon.

- Can put on and fasten Velcro shoes.

Question 4

2.5 years

3

Answer 4

• Hand preference is starting to be established.
• Can pull down items of clothing (trousers).
• Starting to hold pencils and crayons using tripod grasp.

Question 5

3 years

2

Answer 5

• Tripod grasp is used when holding pens and crayons.

- Hand preference is established.