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Congratulations! You have a little human who is growing at lightning speed and is on an amazing journey of self-discovery. The ages 2-6 mark the preschool years. Between the ages of 2 and 6, your child will undergo incredible changes that will amaze and inspire you every day. It's like watching a tiny caterpillar morph into a beautiful butterfly! Here are some different developmental milestones your child will reach between the ages of 2-6: Physical Development: Your Little Superhero in the Making Gaining greater control over their body Fine-tuning gross and fine motor skills Encouraging physical activities to develop strength and agility Cognitive Development: Your Little Genius in the Making Naturally curious and constantly soaking up information Acquiring important skills that lay the foundation for future academic success Encouraging love of learning through reading, imaginative play, and new experiences Social and Emotional Development: Your Little Empath in the Making Navi

Introduction Hey there, parents and caregivers! Grab a cup of coffee and get ready to dive into the wonderful world of fine motor developmental milestones for our pint-sized adventurers aged 3-6 years. From mastering the art of finger painting to tying shoelaces, these tiny hands are about to embark on some incredible journeys of skill and talent. So, let's buckle up and explore the exciting fine motor developmental milestones that await us! Mighty Grasping Skills: Picture this: your little one proudly holds a crayon in their hand and makes their first doodles on a piece of paper. That's right, one of the first fine motor developmental milestones for 3-6 year olds is developing a strong grasp. At the beginning, they might use a palmar grasp (think: holding onto things with their whole hand), but fear not! As they grow, their fingers start to take the spotlight, moving into a more refined and precise three-fingered grip. Get ready for a messy adventure as they experiment with