Developmental Milestones - Fine Motor skills

Question 1

8 weeks

Answer 1

Fixes on an object 30cm in front of them and can follow it with their eyes. Show preference for an inanimate object.

Question 2

6 months

Answer 2

Palmar grasp of objects (wraps thumb and fingers around the object)

Question 3

9 months

Answer 3

Scissor grasp of objects (squashes it between thumb and forefinger)

Question 4

12 months

Answer 4

Pincer grip (tip of thumb and between forefinger)

Question 5

14-18 months

Answer 5

Use a spoon and bring food to mouth

Question 6

Tower of bricks - 14 months through to 4 years

Answer 6

14 months - 2 bricks
18 months - 4 bricks
2 years - 8 bricks
2.5 years - 12 bricks
3 years - can build a bridge or train
4 years - can build steps

Question 7

What should a 5 year old be able to copy a drawing of?

Answer 7

Triangle

Question 8

What should a 4 year old be able to copy a drawing of?

Answer 8

Cross and square

Question 9

Expected drawing of a 12 month old

Answer 9

scribbles randomly