Area of Development: Physical & Motor Skills

Jason

Jason, 3, spends a lot painting with his friends. He likes to try different colors and different brushes. He's proud of his pictures and his mother hangs them on the wall.

How Your Child is Developing

• Fine Motor Development—Develops small muscle control and coordination; uses eye-hand coordination to perform a variety of tasks.

Helping Your Child Grow

• Provide opportunities for manipulation of small objects or tools in normal daily activities.
• Provide opportunities and materials for writing and drawing in the home.

Source: The Minnesota Early Childhood Indicators of Progress