At age 6, Shelby probably
A) can print her first and last names legibly.
B) will learn to write lowercase letters before uppercase letters.
C) can learn to write in cursive as easily as printing.
D) cannot yet integrate two-dimensional shapes into her drawings.

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At age 6, Shelby is likely in kindergarten or first grade and has developed the fine motor skills necessary to print her first and last names legibly.

Answer: B
 Developmentally, children typically learn to write lowercase letters before uppercase letters. Therefore, at age 6, Shelby is likely in the process of learning to write lowercase letters.

Answer: D
 While many 6-year-olds may be able to integrate two-dimensional shapes into their drawings, it is not a developmental milestone that is expected at this age. Therefore, it is possible that Shelby cannot yet integrate two-dimensional shapes into her drawings.

Note: Option C is incorrect as learning to write in cursive is typically not introduced until later elementary grades.

At Age 6, Shelby Probably