Question

Baby Susie is unable to pick up tiny pebbles but can easily pick up large blocks of toys and pile one on top of the other.

Which motor skill has Baby Susie developed?

Answer 1

Baby Susie has developed large motor abilities but not fine motor skills. Gross motor skills allow for actions such as lifting large objects, sitting, standing, and stacking blocks. Fine motor skills need precise motions of the fingers and hands, such as picking up little stones. Susie's ability to manage large toy blocks yet struggle with little objects suggests that her gross motor development is improving but her fine motor abilities are still developing.