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FINE MOTOR
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Demonstrates
increase in visual
abilities
Following a person’s
face with eyes
Inspecting own
hands
Gradually coordinate
their eye movements
to what is in their
line of vision
Use vision and hands
to explore large and
small objects within
their reach
Grasping adult’s
finger
Observe and transfer
objects back and
forth from hand to
hand
See and point to
things that are
attractive
Place small items or
objects in to a box
Begin grasping with
thumb and forefinger
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Demonstrates
visual abilities to
support healthy
growth and
development
Imitates hand
motions of finger
plays
Makes choice of
toys based on
and assessments
Demonstrates
increase in
coordination of
large muscles
Balance on one
foot
Hops on one foot,
2 to 3 calls
Throw bean bag
towards a target
with some
accuracy
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FINE MOTOR
SELF HELP
Demonstrates
beginning
participation in selfcare
Coordinates sucking
and swallowing
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improvement in
balance, control,
and coordination
Walking without
help
Climbing up and
walking down
stairs with help
and later without
help
Pushing and
pulling large
objects
Running
Stopping and
turning when
running
Jump in place
and off low
objects, such as a
step
Walk down stairs
independently
Standing on their
tiptoes to reach
for objects
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Demonstrates
increasing control
of small muscles
Learns to control
and coordinate
fine motor skills
Eat lunch using a
fork or a spoon,
independently
Painting with
brushes and
fingers, becoming
detailed in design
Buttons and
unbuttons
Manipulate play
dough and clay,
forming basic
shapes
Shows
improvement in
eye-hand
coordination