By age three, most children:
String items together, like large beads or macaroni
Put on some clothes by him/herself, like loose pants or a jacket
Use a fork
By age four, most children:
Catch a large ball most of the time
Serve him/herself food or pours water, with adult supervision
Unbutton some buttons
Hold a crayon or pencil between fingers and thumb (not a fist)
By age five, most children:
Button some buttons
Hop on one foot
Activities to Develop Fine Motor Skills in Children
Crossing the Midline
Encouraging Children to Develop their Fine Motor Skills at Home
Fine Motor Milestones Chart
Fun and Easy Fine Motor Play
Fun Fine Motor at Home
Fun Things to Cut with Scissors
Pre-Writing
How to Develop Scissor Skills
Gross Motor Activities