Owl's Info on Average Motor Skills Development- Ages Four to Six

Owl's Info on Average Motor Skills Development

Ages Four to Six

FOUR YEARS

Gallops and hops.
Laces Shoes.
Dresses and undresses self.
Cuts on line with scissors.
Jumps forward as well as in place.
Throws overhand with body control.

FIVE YEARS

Ties shoelaces.
Draws recognizable person.
Skillfully picks up very small items.
Writes alphabet letters.
Stands and balances on tiptoe for short period and skips, alternating feet.
Buttons, snaps, and zips clothes.

SIX YEARS

Throws and catches ball with more ease and accuracy.
Builds block towers to shoulder height.
Cuts, pastes, milds, and colors skillfully.
Writes entire words.

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