Typical development Pre-k Flashcards
What is shift?
the ability to move an object in a linear manner with the fingertips, (repositioning pencil in the fingers to position for writing or fanning playing cards in the hand)
What is in hand manipulation?
ability to hold and move an object within one hand
What is palm to finger translation?
moving an object from the palm or the palm to the fingertips (moving coins from the palm to the fingertips to place in vending machine)
What is finger to palm translation?
moving objects from the fingertips to the palm (picking up pennies and then holding them in hand)
What is simple rotation?
turning an object around in the pads of the fingers and thumb (spinning a top)
What is complex rotation?
turning an object from end to end (flipping a pencil from writing end to eraser)
What is separation of the sides of the hand?
tucking the ulnar fingers into the palm while the radial side fingers manipulate something
At what age do in hand manipulation skills develop?
They each develop slightly differently but all are emerging during the pre-school years and should be consistently used by age 4 or 5 the latest
When should children be able to button and unbutton?
there is a range but most should by age 3 - especially if the buttonhole is vertically oriented and the button is large (1”), but they will get faster by age 4 and can do smaller buttons by 4 -5
When do children typically snip with scissors?
Snipping at the edge of paper (one snip) usually by 2.5 - 3 years
When can children draw a circle?
Usually in the 3rd year of life
When can children draw a line (horizontal or vertical)?
Usually in the 3rd year of life
When can children draw a cross or plus sign?
Usually in the 4th year of life
When can children draw diagonal lines (like X or a triangle)?
Usually in the 5th year of life
How many body parts does a pre-school age child typically draw?
3 year old usually 1-3 parts, 4 year old usually 4-7 parts, 5 year old- usually can draw 8-11
What does the palmar supinate grasp look like? (make it with your hand)
Pencil or crayon held in palm with fisted flexed grasp with all fingers
What is the difference between a static and dynamic tripod grasp?
The way the pencil is held is the same BUT, the motion comes from the fingers with a dynamic grasp and from the shoulder, elbow, or wrist with a static grasp
What age should a child have a static tripod grasp?
3-4 years
What age should a child have a dynamic tripod grasp?
By 5
What is a thumb wrap?
When a child holds a pencil with the thumb across the utensil and wrapped over the index finger
What is an open web space?
The open area between the thumb and index finger when you make an OK sign or tip to tip pinch
What are the 3 arches of the hand?
Transverse, longitudinal and oblique
When does a child use the digital pronate grasp?
2-3 years
When can a child cut across paper?
3 ish
When can a child cut on a line with some accuracy?
3.5-4
When can a child copy simple letters like H T I L ?
Usually between 4-5
When can children copy letters like K V W X?
Diagonal lines come usually after age 5
What is the difference between proprioception and tactile input?
Tactile is touch from skin/hair receptors. Proprioception comes from body position and movement (receptors in the joints and muscles primarily)