Your 2-year-old is an amazing creature. Newly mobile, incredibly inquisitive, ... "Fine motor skills will be refined: Turning pages in a book, scribbling, and twisting door knobs.

A Norwegian study shows that two-year-olds with poor motor function also exhibit poor mathematical skills. This knowledge will make it easier for teachers to identify children who may need extra help.

The best toys for 3-year-olds are entertaining and developmentally appropriate. These are the top picks of 2025, handpicked by a mom of 3-year-old twins.

The elementary school years and beyond see more advanced fine motor skills, such as when children learn to tie shoes between 5 and 6 years old, Sciullo says. Handwriting starts picking up at ...

Many 2-year-olds are learning to manipulate objects in more-precise ways, so look for toys and gifts that challenge their fine motor skills. Advertisement SKIP ADVERTISEMENT ...