Fine Motor Development

3-4 years old

• • Emerging hand preference
  • Digital pronate pencil grasp
  • Uses both hands in play
  • Inconsistent static tripod grasp
  • Strings beads

4-5 years old

• • Emerging dynamic tripod grasp
  • Mature neat pincer grasp
  • Unscrews/screws lid

5-6 years old

• • Established hand preference
  • Inserts paper into a folder
  • Picks up/stores small items in palm

The above skills are listed as a general guideline for the developmental progression of fine motor skills.  This is not a complete list of developmental milestones met during each age bracket.