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tiptoes to reach
for objects
Place small items or
objects in to a box
Begin grasping with
thumb and forefinger
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FINE MOTOR
SELF HELP
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Demonstrates
beginning
participation in selfcare
Coordinates sucking
and swallowing
when being fed
Drink from a cup
with help and later
without help
Moves pureed food
to the back of mouth
to swallow
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HEALTH
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Participates in basic
health routines
Shows anticipation
to feeding with
kicking, pointing,
and reaching actions
Demonstrates some
kind of familiarity
with health and
safety routines
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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
visual attraction
Sorting basic
shapes (triangle,
square, circle)
Distinguishes
between primary
colors (yellow,
blue, red)
Sort objects by
shape, color, and
size
Stringing beads
onto a piece of
yarn
Demonstrates
improved
strength, control,
and eye-hand
coordination
Picks up small
objects with
thumb and
forefinger
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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
Use vision to
guide and
integrate their
interactions
Engages in
activities that
require hand-eye
coordination
Uses scissors
appropriately,
open and close to
cut paper
Throw and catch
bean bags and
balls
Drawing and
coloring using a
variety of
materials, such as
pens, crayons,
pencils, and
markers
Draws and forms
recognizable