Fine and Gross Motor Developmental Milestones – 4 years old

Year Level: Early Years

This fine and gross motor development milestone poster/sheet for 4 and 5 year old children outlines tips for home and causes for concern.

Designed by Occupational Therapists this resource promotes awareness of early motor developmental milestones. The sheet outlines:

  • What children be able to do with their body.
  • Tips for parents in the home environment so that they can stimulate their child’s motor skills.
  • A list of observations of children’s motor skills (or lack of) which are causes for concern and suggest visits to an Occupational Therapist.

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