Fine Motor Milestones
At age 4, children are typically able to cut along what type of line?
A straight line.
What comes before cutting shapes?
Cutting straight lines.
What type of scissors might be introduced to support Sofia’s cutting?
Adaptive loop scissors.
Limited fine motor skills can affect participation in which classroom routines?
Writing, crafts, and self-care tasks.
By age 4, children should be able to copy which basic shapes with a crayon?
Circle and cross.
What grasp comes before tripod grasp?
Answer: Whole hand grip.
Name one activity to strengthen hand muscles for crayon use.
Playdough squeezing and rolling.
Preference for gross motor play may strengthen which developmental area?
Core strength and coordination.
What grasp pattern is expected to emerge around age 4 for holding crayons?
Tripod grasp.
What environmental adaptation could encourage Sofia’s participation in art?
A slant coloring board.
What environmental adaptation could encourage Sofia’s participation in art?
Offering vertical surfaces like easels for coloring.
What might she miss during group art?
Playing with friends.
Name one fine motor skill that supports self-care at age 4.
Buttoning large buttons.
What do both hands do when cutting?
One cuts, one holds the paper.
Which preparatory activity supports grasp development before fine motor tasks?
Animal walks (bear crawl, crab walk).
How might avoidance of art impact social participation?
Reduced peer interaction during group art projects.
What is one goal for Sofia in preschool?
Help her enjoy art and use her hands more.