Age | Skill | Yes | No |
0-6 months | Demonstrating a reflexive grasp when objects are placed in hand. | | |
Reaching for and grasping objects. | | |
Mastering controlled reach (6 months). | | |
Holding objects in the palm of 2 hands (by 3 months) or palm of one hand (by 5 months). | | |
Recovering an object dropped within their visual field, by feel, or hear it within reaching range. | | |
6-12 months | Reaching and grasping to put objects in mouth. | | |
Demonstrating controlled release of objects. | | |
Picking up small objects with thumb and one finger. | | |
Transferring objects from one hand to the other. | | |
Banging 2 cubes held in hands, both objects together in the body’s mid-line. | | |
Poking and pointing with the index finger. | | |
Recovering an object dropped within their visual field, by feel, or hear it within reaching range. | | |
1-2 years | Building a tower of three small blocks. | | |
Putting rings on a stick. | | |
Turning pages of a book (two or three at a time). | | |
Turning knobs. | | |
Painting using whole arm movements to make strokes. | | |
Eating independently (minimal assistance ok). | | |
Signing to communicate wants and needs. | | |
Bringing a spoon to mouth. | | |
Holding and drinking from cup independently. | | |
Picking up small objects with thumb and one finger. | | |
Putting shapes into a shape sorter without assistance. | | |
2-3 years | Stringing 3-4 large beads. | | |
Building a tower of 3-5 small blocks. | | |
Copying a simple sequence of coloured blocks in a tower. | | |
Turning single pages in a book. | | |
Making snips with scissors. | | |
Holding a crayon with thumb and fingers. | | |
Using one hand consistently for most activities. | | |
Imitating circular, vertical and horizontal strokes. | | |
Eating without assistance. | | |
Picking up small objects with thumb and one finger. | | |
Completing insert puzzles. | | |
3-4 years | Building a tower of approximately nine small blocks. | | |
Copying block designs of up to 6 blocks. | | |
Opening zip lock bags, containers and lunch boxes. | | |
Tracing on thick lines. | | |
Using one hand consistently for most activities. | | |
Copying a circle or imitating a cross. | | |
Holding a pencil with thumb and fingers on opposite sides of the pencil. | | |
Using the non-dominant hand to assist and stabilise objects. | | |
Threading a sequence of small beads onto string. | | |
Cutting roughly around pictures. | | |
Completing 4-6 pc interlocking puzzles. | | |
Co-ordinating hands to brush teeth or hair. | | |
Dressing independently including large buttons, socks and shoes (excluding shoelaces, small buttons and initiating zip on a jacket). | | |
4-5 years | Cutting along a line continuously. | | |
Coordinating hands to brush teeth or hair. | | |
Copying 9 block models. | | |
Designing own Duplo models. | | |
Copying a circle, cross and a square. | | |
Holding the pencil with a tripod grasp (3pt grasp). | | |
Colouring inside the lines. | | |
Colouring an entire picture. | | |
Writing their name. | | |
Tracing on a line with control. | | |
Copying numbers 1-5. | | |
Copying letters. | | |
Using a preferred hand for most activities. | | |
Dressing and undressing independently (excluding shoe laces). | | |
Copying simple pictures using geometric shapes. | | |
Independently attempting to draw a range of pictures. | | |
Opening zip lock bags, containers and lunch boxes. | | |
Completing 8-12 pc interlocking puzzle. | | |
5-6 years | Cutting out simple shapes. | | |
Coordinating hands to brush teeth or hair. | | |
Designing own Lego models. | | |
Dressing and undressing independently (excluding shoe laces). | | |
Writing numbers 1-10 independently. | | |
Self generating letters independently. | | |
Copying a triangle. | | |
Coloring with in the lines. | | |
Holding a pencil with a 3 fingered grasp and generating movement from fingers (not wrist). | | |
Cut and paste projects. | | |
Drawing basic pictures. | | |
Opening zip lock bags, containers and lunch boxes. | | |
Using knife and fork for soft foods. | | |
Completing a 20pc puzzle. | | |
6-7 years | Forming letters and numbers correctly. | | |
Opening zip lock bags, containers and lunch boxes. | | |
Dressing and toileting independently. | | |
Cutting neatly around shapes. | | |
Completing a 20pc puzzle. | | |
Holding a pencil with a 3 fingered grasp and generate movement from fingers (not wrist). | | |
Writing on the lines. | | |
Pencil control. | | |
Endurance for writing tasks. | | |
Building Lego, K’nex and other blocks. | | |
Using knife and fork for soft foods. | | |
Drawing detailed pictures with recognisable objects. | | |
Tying shoelaces. | | |
7-8 years | Writing neatly. | | |
Holding a pencil with a 3 fingered grasp and generate movement from fingers (not wrist). | | |
Maintain legibility of handwriting for entirety of a story. | | |
Cutting neatly around shapes. | | |
Dressing and toileting independently. | | |
Building Lego, K’nex and other blocks. | | |
Using knife and fork for most foods. | | |
Forming letters and numbers correctly. | | |
Completing more complex puzzles. | | |
Drawing detailed pictures with recognizable objects. | | |
Tying shoelaces. | | |