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B. FINE MOTOR
At the beginning of this section, say to ([child_name], “We will now play some games which show how you use your hands and fingers.”
For items 42 and 43, use the following materials and procedure:
Materials:Writing implement (pen, pencil or crayon) and blank sheet of paper
Instruction:Items 42 and 43 test ([child_name]’s recognition of a writing implement (pen, pencil or crayon) and attempt to make a controlled mark on the paper. Place the pen and paper on the mat and say to ([child_name], “Let’s draw.” Observe the manner in which ([child_name] picks and holds the pen and record ([child_name]’s performance for item 42.
Ask ([child_name] to watch you as you make scribbles on the paper. Then say to ([child_name], “Draw like me” and observe how they scribble. Say to ([child_name], “Watch me,” and draw a straight line on the paper, moving from your right to your left. Tell ([child_name] to draw a line like you and encourage ([child_name] to copy the line you have drawn. Ask ([child_name] to watch you again as you draw a circle in a clockwise direction. Then say, “Draw like this.” Encourage ([child_name] to copy your circle, observe and record ([child_name]’s performance for item 43.
