12-18 months

• Points with index finger

• Uses pincer grasp (picks up small objects between thumb and index finger)

• Finger feeds small finger foods

• Drinks from a cup

• Places objects into container

• Removes socks/hat

• Places shapes in shape sorter

18-24 months

• Stacks 2–6 blocks

• Scribbles spontaneously

• Turns pages of a board book

2 years

• Stacks 6–8 blocks

• Imitates vertical and horizontal lines

• Imitates circle

• Completes puzzles with 4 or more pieces

• Screws/unscrews lids on containers

• Catches large ball

3 years

• Independently uses utensils (spoon/fork)

• Cuts across paper

• Builds towers of 8–10 blocks

• Strings small beads

• Colors with awareness of designated area

4 years

• Copies simple block designs

• Cuts along straight line

• Traces lines

• Dresses independently with assistance for some fasteners

5-6 years

• Writes name

• Draws person with multiple parts

• Uses scissors to cut shapes

• Ties shoelaces

• Uses mature pencil grasp with wrist and finger movement

• Buttons, snaps, and zips independently