Preschool

Question 1

Expected gross motor skills at age 4?

Answer 1

• throws ball overhead
• kicks ball forward
• catches bounced ball
• hops on one foot
• stands on one foot for up to 5 seconds
• alternates feet going up and down steps
• moves backward and forward with agility

Question 2

Expected fine motor skills at age 4?

Answer 2

• using scissors
• copies capital letters
• draws circles and squares
• traces a cross or diamond
• draws a person with two to four body parts
• laces shoes

Question 3

Expected gross motor skills at age 5?

Answer 3

• stands on one foot 10 seconds or longer
• swings and climbs well
• may skip
• somersaults
• may learn to skate and swim

Question 4

Expected fine motor skills at age 5?

Answer 4

• prints some letters
• draws person with body and at least six parts
• dresses/undresses without assistance
• can learn to tie laces
• uses fork, spoon, and knife well
• copies triangle and other geometric patterns
• mostly cares for own toileting needs