Which of the following is a fine motor skill that a 3 year old preschooler can perform?

22. All of the following are fine motor skills that a three-year-old preschooler can performEXCEPT __________.a)undoing his clothes to go to the bathroomb)putting together a jigsaw puzzlec)fitting shaped blocks into matching shaped holesd)throwing a ball to a friend so the friend can catch it23. All of the following are considered signs that a toddler is ready to begin toilet training

EXCEPT being able to __________.

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24. By what age do children tend to show signs of a preference for the use of one hand overthe other?

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25. Piaget believed that children from __________ years of age fall into the __________stage.26. Which of the following is the best description of Piaget’s symbolic function?

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a)The child is able to understand that symbols on a page (letters or numbers)mean something.b)The child is able to use a mental symbol, a word, or an object to stand foror represent something that is not physically present.c)The child is able to use organized, formal, logical mental processes.d)The child is able to use his/her imagination.

27. What was Piaget’s explanation as to Why preschool-age children in the preoperationalstage make errors on tasks requiring conservation?

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(colouring, cutting, beading, lego, drawing)

“Fine motor” refers to the movements we make with the small muscles of the hands. Children start to use their hands right at birth to explore their own bodies and the world around them. Their fine motor skills develop as their whole body starts to move and become more stable.  They also learn to do more things with their hands as their cognitive and social/emotional skills improve.  

Below are some of the typical developmental milestones for fine motor skills.  After each age group, you can find some “red flags” that might indicate a problem.

Between the ages of 3-4 years, your child will:

  • Build a tower of 9-10 small blocks
  • Use playdough to make balls, snakes, cookies, etc.
  • Build things with large linking blocks, such as Megablocks or Duplo
  • Draw a circle by herself
  • Copy a cross (+)
  • Imitate you drawing a square

  • Start to hold a crayon or pencil with a mature grasp (like an adult)
  • Cut across a piece of paper
  • Start to cut along a straight line
  • Manage buttons
  • Put on most items of clothing by herself, but may still need help with shirts and jackets
  • Feed himself well with a spoon and fork

Red Flags for Fine Motor Development (4 years)

If you notice some of the following things about your child by the time he is 4 years old, you may want to talk to your doctor, or to another health professional such as an occupational therapist.

  • His movements seem shaky or stiff
  • Her arms and hands seem very weak
  • She is not able to cut across a piece of paper with scissors
  • He cannot copy a cross (+)

  • She is not able to draw a circle and straight lines by herself
  • She cannot string ½ inch beads onto a lace
  • He cannot use a fork and spoon well
  • She is not able to put on her own pants, loose socks and shoes

Between the ages of 4-5 years, your child will:

  • Start to use one hand consistently for fine motor tasks
  • Cut along a straight line with scissors
  • Start to cut along a curved line, like a circle
  • Draw a cross by herself (+)
  • Copy a square
  • Begin to draw diagonal lines, like in a triangle
  • Start to colour inside the lines of a picture

  • Start to draw pictures that are recognizable
  • Build things with smaller linking blocks, such as Duplo or Lego
  • Put on his own clothing, but may still need help with fasteners like buttons/zippers
  • Start to spread butter or cut soft foods with a small table knife (with supervision)
  • Start to learn to print some capital letters

Red Flags for Fine Motor Development (5 years)

If you notice some of the following things about your child by the time she is 5 years old, you may want to talk to your doctor, or to another health professional such as an occupational therapist.

  • His movements seem shaky or stiff
  • Her arms and hands seem very weak
  • He is not able to cut along a straight line
  • She is not holding her crayons or pencils with her thumb and fingers

  • He is not able to draw a circle, square and cross (+)
  • She is not able to put on her own shirts, pants, socks, and shoes (with some help with fasteners)
  • He is not able to feed himself well with a spoon and fork

If you have concerns about your child at any age, please feel free to contact us to speak to a professional. You can also make a referral to our centre at anytime.

What fine motor skills should a 3 year old have?

Fine motor skills.
Draw a face..
Cut along straight and curved lines..
Copy and trace basic shapes..
Stack ten cubes..
String 1-inch beads onto a string..
Hold a large crayon with thumb and 2 fingers..
Use preferred hand for writing and cutting tasks..

What are 3 fine motor skills a preschooler can do?

Using one hand consistently for most activities. Copying a circle or imitating a cross. Holding a pencil with thumb and fingers on opposite sides of the pencil. Using the non-dominant hand to assist and stabilise objects.

What is the fine motor skills of preschool child?

Fine motor skills refer to the coordination between your child's small muscles, like those in their hands, wrists, and fingers in coordination with their eyes. Fine motor skills involve the small muscles of the body that enable such functions as writing, grasping small objects or toys, and fastening clothing.

What are the 3 fine motor skills?

Fine motor skills are finger and hand skills such as writing, cutting, opening lunch boxes, and tying shoelaces.