AREA OF DEVELOPMENT
MOTOR DEVELOPMENT AND SKILLS
FINE MOTOR
I
1. Uses index finger and thumb in order to maneuver/use small
materials and objects
2. Is able to tie his/her shoelace
3. Drawing are firm and well-defined
4. While coloring he/she will do his/her best to remain inside the
lines respecting borders
5. Colors, maintaining directionality
6. Uses appropriate placement of fingers for ripping and tearing
paper.
7. handles scissors correctly
8. Cuts paper in straight lines
9. Cuts paper in zigzags
10. Cuts paper in curves
11. Is able to fold paper
12. Uses hands for self-help skills, such as:
Zip-unzips
Button-unbuttons
Twist-untwists
13. Fit shapes/figures in board
14. is becoming familiar with the proper manner in which to
handle scissors
15. Tears paper in straight lines
16. Turns pages in a book
17. Kneads or works play dough until smooth
18. Creates simple figures with play dough, such as: a ball or
snake
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