Gross Motor Skills
Gross motor refers to the ability to use the large muscles of the body to complete whole-body movements such as standing, walking, running, jumping, engaging in sports, and more. Gross motor skills are the foundation for children to build skills upon and is connected with fine motor skills. For example, before handwriting, children must first have adequate core muscle strength to maintain an upright posture in their seat, shoulder stability for purposeful and coordinated movements of the arm, wrist stability, and finally, fine motor coordination for activities such as drawing, cutting, or writing. Children who struggle with gross motor skills can be expected to struggle with fine motor activities. Below you will find suggested activities to help improve your child’s gross motor skills.
Balance
Balance refers to one’s ability to sustain a controlled body position during…
Motor Planning
Motor planning refers to the ability to conceptualize an idea, plan out what to do…
Core & Upper Body Strengthening
When working on gross motor skills, let’s look at the core muscles first. Is your child…
Crossing Midline
There is an imaginary line down the center of your body that divides the body…