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Birth to 2 years

• Fist is usually clenched and strong too due to the palmar grasp reflex. 
• Put their hands in the mouth to try and self soothe.

2-4 months

• Begin to reach for objects but with poor motor control.
• Unable to grasp any objects for any amount of significant time.

4-8 months

• Pick up a small block
• Shake a rattle
• Trap an object between their thumb and side of the index finger (scissor grasp).
• Using two hands, they can hold a tennis ball.

8-12 months

• Begin to transfer objects between hands
• Hold a baby bottle or tennis ball
• Pick up tiny objects in order to finger feed themselves.

1-2 years

• Pick up a small cube
• Stack some blocks
• Play with large puzzles
• Scribble with a crayon.
• Use a spoon and sippy cup.

2-3 years

• Stack several blocks
• Open simple containers
• Use wind-up toys
• String large beads together
• Copy simple shapes
• Snip with a scissor. 
• Begin to learn how to use devices such as an iPad.

3-4 years

• Simple dressing and undressing with simple fasteners such as large buttons. 
• Use a pencil
• Color in the lines
• String beads
• Cut out large shapes with scissors.

4-6 years

• Tie shoes
• Work with zippers and snaps
• Use a fork and knife
• Copy numbers, letters, and short sentences. 

7-10 years

• Learn cursive
• Do more craft projects involving hole punches, staplers, glue, needle and thread, and knots.
• Proficient with eating and managing hygiene such as nail clippers and styling hair. 
• Computer use and texting.

10 years+

• Improve at keyboarding speed
• Electronic devices
• Improved fine motor skills in areas of art, music, and school projects.