Fine Motor Milestones: Pencil Grip, Scissors & Handwriting Readiness by Age
When should your child hold a pencil properly or cut with scissors? An OT's guide to pencil grip stages and fine motor milestones from age 1 to 7.
Articles on fine motor skills, handwriting, sensory processing, self-care and school readiness, written by our paediatric occupational therapists in Northmead, Western Sydney.

When should your child hold a pencil properly or cut with scissors? An OT's guide to pencil grip stages and fine motor milestones from age 1 to 7.

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