Fine Motor

Gross Motor

Self-Care

Visual-Motor

0-2 Months

• Briefly retains an object in the hand

• Holds head up while lying on stomach

• Follows an object visually in vertical, horizontal and circular patterns

3-5 Months

• Reaches for objects
• Transfers a toy from one hand to the other

• Sits with support
• Brings hands to feet while lying on back

6-8 Months

• Starts to pinch
• Points with finger

• Rolls over
• Sits alone
• Begins crawling

• Finger feeds
• Assists with cup and spoon feeding

• Full visual control

10-12 Months

• Picks up small objects with tips of finger and thumb

• Begins standing

• Cooperates with dressing

1-2 Years

• Builds with blocks
• Scribbles

• Walks backwards
• Walks up steps

• Begins to use a cup and spoon by themselves

2-3 Years

• Copies lines and circles when drawn by another

• Jumps

• Begins to do formboard puzzles

3-4 Years

• Opens jar lids

• Hops

• Uses spoon and fork
• Dresses self
• Brushes teeth

• Completes a simple puzzle

4-5 Years

• Laces
• Zips and unzips
• Buckles and unbuckles

• Draws a person

5-6 Years

• Colors within a one inch area

• Cuts with a knife and fork
• Ties shoes

• Prints first name