Fine VS. Gross Motor Skills
Ages 4-6
Fine Motor Skills at age 4
- Children at this age they can dress and undress themselves.
- They also are able to cut on line with scissors.
- Children can copy a circle and a cross on a piece of paper.
Gross Motor Skills at age 4
- Children are able to hop on one foot.
- They can throw a ball overhand.
- Walk backward easily.
Fine Motor Skills at age 5
- They are able to eat with a spoon and fork to eat, but still use their fingers for some foods.
- Print some letters.
- They can copy triangles and squares.
Gross Motor Skills at age 5
- Children can do somersaults.
- Skip with alternating feet.
- Balance on one foot for short period.
Fine Motor Skills at age 6
- Children can cut, paste, and color skillfully
- Write entire words.
- Tie Shoelaces.
Gross Motor Skills at age 6
- Can ride a two-wheel bicycle with training wheels.
- Jumps rope.
- Throws and catches a ball with more ease.