Milestoneunknown· 3y–3.5y

Makes small paper or playdough balls, rolling them between {his/her} hands

Makes small paper or playdough balls, rolling them between {his/her} hands

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What mastery looks like

Not yet

Shows no attempt to makes small paper or playdough balls, rolling them between their hands

  • Shows no attempt to makes small paper or playdough balls, rolling them between their hands
  • No observable behavior matching this milestone
Emerging

Occasionally or inconsistently makes small paper or playdough balls, rolling them between their hands

  • Occasionally or inconsistently makes small paper or playdough balls, rolling them between their hands
  • Requires significant support or prompting
Developing

Frequently makes small paper or playdough balls, rolling them between their hands with some support

  • Frequently makes small paper or playdough balls, rolling them between their hands with some support
  • Shows the behavior in familiar contexts
Secure

Consistently makes small paper or playdough balls, rolling them between their hands across contexts

  • Consistently makes small paper or playdough balls, rolling them between their hands across contexts
  • Performs independently without prompting
Reflexive

Readily makes small paper or playdough balls, rolling them between their hands and extends the behavior

  • Readily makes small paper or playdough balls, rolling them between their hands and extends the behavior
  • Shows flexibility and adaptation in approach

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Formal assessments

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