“A 2-year-old can pull down a door handle to open a door, but not yet turn a doorknob. These fine motor skills will improve and become more complex as the child ages.” For example, a 4-year ...

At around 3-4 years old ... movement skills they’ll need for doing things like dressing themselves. Try cooking or baking with your pre-schooler to help build up their fine motor skills.

Gross motor skills, or bigger movements ... Top tips for reading with your child Early years specialist, Purnima Tanuku OBE, give her tips to help you get the most out of reading with your ...