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: Reach/Grasp/Release
Age: 15-18 Months
You may choose a different domain, go back, or click on a skill below for more information.Grasp: Holds crayon using fisted grasp
Situations for Observation of Skill
Observe the child during play and daily activities.
Elicitation Strategy
No elicitation needed.
Behavior Observed
Child holds a crayon in a fisted hand and makes marks.
Routines-based Intervention (Embedded Instruction)
Encourage early childhood educators and parents to observe how the child uses both hands together and independently. Remind them that many children alternate hand usage and don’t establish hand dominance until preschool or later.
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction, 2015
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