FINE MOTOR SKILLS
Two Years Olds
Turns pages in a book single- Imitates drawing of a circle, vertical and horizontal lines
- Fingers work together to scoop up small objects
- Constructs simple two and three piece puzzles.
- Enjoys short, simple finger play games
- Strings large beads on a shoelace
- Building tower of up to 8 blocks
- Uses whole arm to paint/colour
GROSS MOTOR SKILLS
Kick large balls- Jumps in place
- Runs without falling
- Throws a ball without falling
- Walks up and down stairs
- Marches to music
- Tends to use legs and arms as pairs
FINE MOTOR SKILLS
Three Years Olds
Cuts paper- Builds tower of nine small blocks
- Pastes using a finger
- Pours from a pitcher
- Copies a circle from a drawing
- Draw a straight line
- Uses fingers to pick up small objects
- Draw a person with three parts
- Strings beads and can arrange by a colour and shape
- Uses a knife to spread at meal or snack time
GROSS MOTOR SKILLS
Catches ball with arms extended- Throws ball underhand
- Completes forward somersault
- Walks upstairs with alternating feet
- Rides a tricycle
- Runs, walks, jumps
- Gallops to music
- Hops on one foot
FINE MOTOR SKILLS
Four Year Olds
Buttons or unbuttons- Catches a ball with hands
- Cuts on line with scissors
- Completes a six to eight piece puzzle
- Buckles a belt
- Zips separated fasteners
- Adds five parts to an incomplete man
GROSS MOTOR SKILLS
- Skips on one foot
- Rides bicycle with training wheels
FINE MOTOR SKILLS
Five Years Olds
Uses a knife- Copies most letters
- Traces objects
- Draws crude objects
- Colours within lines
- Draws shapes
- Models objects from clay
- Laces shoes
Tie bows- Jumps from heights
- Jumps rope
- Walks on stilts
- Skips
- Climbs fences
FINE MOTOR SKILLS
Six Year Olds
- Tie bows
- Hand preference established
- Reverses letters while printing
GROSS MOTOR SKILLS
Enjoys ball game- Plays simple games like hide and seek
For the free man there should be no element of slavery in learning. Enforced exercise does no harm to the body but enforced learning will not stay in mind. So avoid compulsion and let your children’s lessons take form of play– PLATO