In terms of fine motor development, what should the 3-year-old child be expected to do?

a. Tie shoelaces.
b. Copy (draw) a circle.
c. Use scissors or a pencil very well.
d. Draw a person with seven to nine parts.


ANS: B
Three-year-old children are able to accomplish the fine motor skill of copying (drawing) a circle. The ability to tie shoelaces, to use scissors or a pencil very well, and to draw a person with seven to nine parts are fine motor skills of 5-year-old children.

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