Fine Motor Writing Control

No consistent evidence of fine motor writing control in daily contexts

• Does not demonstrate fine motor writing control behaviours
• Relies entirely on adult direction for related tasks

Beginning to show fine motor writing control with significant support

• Inconsistent fine motor writing control; needs adult prompting
• Partial performance in familiar, structured settings

Demonstrates fine motor writing control consistently in familiar contexts

• Applies fine motor writing control reliably in routine situations
• Requires prompting to transfer to new or demanding contexts

Holds a pencil with mature grip and produces legible written letters and numerals with consistent size and spacing.

• Demonstrates fine motor writing control independently across varied contexts
• Sustains performance without adult support or reminders

Applies fine motor writing control flexibly; can articulate and model it for others

• Articulates own process when applying fine motor writing control
• Transfers skill spontaneously to novel domains