Physical Development In Early Childhood(3-8)

Question 1

What is a 3 years old gross and fine motor skills?

Answer 1

Gross motor- able to use pedals to ride a tricycle, run and balance on one foot
Fine motor- able to use a pencil to copy letters and build a tower with cubes

Question 2

What is a 4 years old gross and fine motor skills?

Answer 2

Gross motor- able to kick and throw a large ball

Fine motor- use play dough to make balls and cut across a piece of paper

Question 3

What is a 5 years old gross and fine motor skills?

Answer 3

Gross motor- can hop using each foot separately

Fine motor- able to dress and undress themselves and tying their own shoe laces

Question 4

What is a 6-7 years old gross and fine motor skills?

Answer 4

Gross motor- able to skip, ride a bicycle, play games of chase and tag, brush their teeth by themselves, read and write
Fine motor- use a fork and knife together to cut soft foods, draw pictures that are recognisable, and write simple words

Question 5

What is a 8 years old gross and fine motor skills?

Answer 5

Gross motor- can take part in sports and activities

Fine motor- able to draw detailed pictures and string small beads