Vertical or near vertical work surfaces, above eye level, should be used for the preschooler and kindergartner as much as possible to facilitate wrist extension.The child should place his/her wrist firmly on the writing surface and not hold it up off the table. A flexed (bent down) wrist posture should be discouraged during fine motor activities, especially during writing/drawing. The wrist joint should be slightly extended (bent back) for the fingers to be able to move with precision, strength and control. WRIST STABILITY is the ability to stabilize the wrist while using the fingers, and develops progressively from about 8 months of age into the early school years. Using eye droppers to “pick up” colored water for color mixing or to make artistic designs on paper.