Domain: NC Foundations for Early Learning: Health and Physical Development (HPD)
Subdomain: Motor Development
Goal: Children develop small muscle control and hand-eye coordination to manipulate objects and work with tools.
Skill Progression: Arm movements
Age: 1-2 Months
You may choose a different domain, go back, or click on a skill below for more information.Supine: Random windmill movements which stop in response to seeing object
Situations for Observation of Skill
Observe the child lying on her back and stomach.
Elicitation Strategy
No elicitation needed.
Behavior Observed
Many of the child’s movements are reflexive. Voluntary movements are generated through excitement or interest.
Routines-based Intervention (Embedded Instruction)
The infant needs to spend time on her tummy and back. Let parents know that lying on the back gives the infant an opportunity to explore movement of the arms and legs.
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction, 2015
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