## North Carolina Early Learning and Development Progressions: Birth to Five

#### Domain: NC Foundations for Early Learning: Health and Physical Development (HPD)

#### Subdomain: Motor Development

#### Goal: Children develop small muscle control and hand-eye coordination to manipulate objects and work with tools.

#### Skill Progression: Manipulation/Tool use

#### Age: 15-18 Months

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### Small objects transferred from hand to hand, rather than palm to fingers

Situations for Observation of Skill

Observe the child with small objects during play and mealtime.

Elicitation Strategy

No elicitation needed. If the toys are novel to the child, the adult may need to demonstrate.

Behavior Observed

The child transfers objects to a preferred hand to position them for play.

Routines-based Intervention (Embedded Instruction)

Encourage early childhood educators and parents to involve the child in activities that require them to adjust the use of force. For example, closing a door, pulling a wagon, carrying heavy books, all require different movements and force. Encourage parents to involve children in chores involving stacking, such as stacking cups, plates, and bowls.

North Carolina Department of Public Instruction, 2015

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