Can the child drink from a cup (without...
Can the child drink from a cup (without a lid) on his/her own without spilling?
What the research says
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Normative evidence
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What mastery looks like
Cannot yet can the child drink from a cup (without a lid) on his/her own without spilling?
- No observable behavior matching this item
Beginning to show can the child drink from a cup (without a lid) on his/her own without spilling? with direct support
- Requires prompting or physical assistance
Demonstrates can the child drink from a cup (without a lid) on his/her own without spilling? inconsistently
- Performs with mild support
- Inconsistent across contexts
Consistently passes item across contexts
- Reliably demonstrates without prompting
Masters item; demonstrates generalization
- Applies skill spontaneously in novel situations
Activities for this (2)
Scoop and Stir
Child practices turning a spoon or utensil to the correct orientation and using it for scooping motions. Parent observes wrist rotation, grip adjustment, and self-correction. Agent coaches parent to notice the quality of the rotation, not just whether scooping occurs.
Big Kid Cup
Child drinks from an open cup (no lid) without spilling. Parent observes grip style, tilt control, and self-correction. Three rounds: two-hand hold, single-hand, and self-initiated pour-and-drink. Agent frames it positively as a big-kid skill, not a test.
Formal assessments
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