Which of the following motor milestones would NOT be expected in a typical 4-year-old child?
Group of answer choices
- Writing full sentences
- Pouring liquids without spilling
- Catching a bounced ball reliably
- Hopping on one foot
The correct answer is: Writing full sentences
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Explanation:
A typical 4-year-old child achieves the following motor milestones:
- Gross motor skills:
- Hops on one foot (2–4 times).
- Catches a bounced ball most of the time.
- Fine motor skills:
- Pours liquid with minimal spilling.
- Copies simple shapes (e.g., circle, cross).
- Writes some letters or numbers (but not full sentences).
Why Not the Others?
- Pouring liquids without spilling: Achieved by age 4–5 (with practice).
- Catching a bounced ball: Expected by age 4.
- Hopping on one foot: Typically mastered by age 4.
Key Insight:
Writing full sentences requires advanced fine motor and cognitive skills, typically emerging around age 6–7. At age 4, children may write their name or a few letters, but not complex sentences.
Thus, writing full sentences is not expected at this age.
