Fine Motor Skills
Holds a pencil effectively in preparation for fluent writing — using the tripod grip in almost all cases. Uses a range of small tools, including scissors, paint brushes and cutlery. Begins to show accuracy and care when drawing.
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Normative evidence
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What mastery looks like
Cannot yet demonstrate: holds a pencil effectively in preparation for fluent writing — using the tripod grip in almost all cases. uses a range of small tools, including scissors, paint brushes and cutlery. begins to show accuracy and care when drawing
- No observable behavior matching this goal
Beginning to show holds a pencil effectively in preparation for fluent writing — using the tripod grip in almost all cases. uses a range of small tools, including scissors, paint brushes and cutlery. begins to show accuracy and care when drawing with adult scaffolding
- Requires significant adult support
Demonstrates holds a pencil effectively in preparation for fluent writing — using the tripod grip in almost all cases. uses a range of small tools, including scissors, paint brushes and cutlery. begins to show accuracy and care when drawing in supported contexts
- Achieves with prompting
- Inconsistent across settings
Consistently meets goal across contexts — EYFS 'expected' level
- Reliable demonstration without scaffolding
Exceeds goal; demonstrates with fluency and generalization
- Applies independently in novel contexts
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