1 Fine Motor Skills motor skills that depend upon the use of small, fine muscles such as those that control Wrist Hands Ankles Fingers thumbs

2 Fine Motor Skills Birth to 1 monthBabies have mostly reflexes at this age such as a -sucking -startle -tonic neck reflex -and smiling

3 Fine Motor Skills 3 monthsBabies begin to show starting motor skills of grasping, pointing, and reaching.

4 Fine Motor Skills 4 monthsInfants can begin to roll over at this age. They can -grasp -pull -push -wiggle and reach. Babies are usually fascinated by their fingers at this age.

5 Fine Motor Skills 6 monthsBabies began being fascinated by their toes. Infants at this age will hold on to almost anything. Turn it over examine it and most likely taste it. Infants use a “mitten” grasp to pick up small objects.

6 Fine Motor Skills 8 monthsBabies begin to learn to use a “pincer” grasp. Using the thumb and pointer finger to pick up small objects.

7 Fine Motor Skills 9-10 monthsInfants will begin moving objects back and forth from one hand to the other. They can begin to pick up very small objects such as lint.

8 Fine Motor Skills monthsBabies fingers become more agile. The “pincer” grasp will become more precise during these months. An infant will be able to pick up objects with the thumb and fingers without resting the wrist on a solid surface.

9 Fine Motor Skills 2 -3 year olds Toddlers can begin to grasp a toothbrush and begin to learn the skill for brushing teeth.

10 Fine Motor Skills 3 – 4 year olds Hand and finger skills have developed enough for them to do puzzles and play simple games.

11 Fine Motor Skills 4 – 5 year olds Children this age have improved greatly with their fine motor skills. They can do more difficult puzzles and games.

Fine Motor Skills Use the notes and complete the worksheet. Due at the end of class. Once graded it will go in your interactive notebook under the notes section. 12