Tzeadim › 1–2 years

Fine motor · Milestone

Copies a straight line

Most children: 20m–2y

What it is

Draws a vertical/horizontal line after you show one.

Start preparing

1. 'Rain' (down strokes) and 'roads' (across); finger-painting counts.

Sources

• Learn the Signs. Act Early. — milestone checklists (2022 revision) — CDC / American Academy of Pediatrics · checked 30-08-2026

Last reviewed 30-08-2026 · Confidence: high

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