The mnemonic
Circle 3, Cross 4, Square 5
What each word stands for
- Circle 3Copies a circle at 3 years
- Cross 4Copies a cross at 4 years
- Square 5Copies a square at about 4.5 to 5 years
Why it matters clinically
Assesses fine motor and visuospatial development in preschoolers.
Where it stops being reliable
Does not include the triangle (5 years) or diamond (7 years).
Teaching aid, still awaiting independent review. Confirm facts in a standard source.