ELG: Gross Motor Skills Children at the expected level of development will:

• Negotiate space and obstacles safely, with consideration for themselves and others;
• Demonstrate strength, balance and coordination when playing;
• Move energetically, such as running, jumping, dancing, hopping, skipping and climbing.

ELG: Fine Motor Skills Children at the expected level of development will:

• Hold a pencil effectively in preparation for fluent writing
• using the tripod grip in almost all cases;
• Use a range of small tools, including scissors, paint brushes and cutlery;
• Begin to show accuracy and care when drawing.