Development of Play Occupation Milestones

Flashcards covering developmental milestones in play occupations for ages 24 to 36 months, 3 to 4 years, 4 to 5 years, and 5 to 6 years.

How many puzzle pieces can a child aged 24 to 36 months complete?

Completes puzzles of 4 to 5 pieces.

What type of social play predominates in children aged 24 to 36 months?

Associative, parallel play predominates.

What scissor skill is expected of a child aged 24 to 36 months?

Snips with scissors.

How does a child aged 24 to 36 months catch a large ball?

Catches large ball against chest.

How does a 3 to 4-year-old child walk upstairs?

Alternates feet walking upstairs.

What type of grasp does a 3 to 4-year-old child use on a pencil or crayon?

Precision (tripod) grasp.

What specific three-dimensional design example is given for a 3 to 4-year-old child's fine motor manipulation?

3-block bridge.

How many steps in sequence can a 4 to 5-year-old child hop?

Hops for long sequences (4-6 steps).

How many puzzle pieces can a 4 to 5-year-old child complete?

Completes puzzles of up to 10 pieces.

What pencil grasp is demonstrated by a 4 to 5-year-old child?

Dynamic tripod grasp.

What examples of organized gross motor games are given for 4 to 5-year-olds?

Kickball or "duck, duck, goose".

How long can a 5 to 6-year-old child stand on one foot?

Stands on one foot for 8 to 10 seconds.

How many puzzle pieces can a 5 to 6-year-old child complete?

Completes puzzles of up to 20 pieces.

What fine motor milestone involving a triangle and diamond occurs at 5 to 6 years?

Copies triangle; traces diamond.

What size groups do 5 to 6-year-olds participate in for organized, complex games?

Groups of 2 to 4.