Activities for Preschoolers: Understanding Gross and Fine Motor Skills
Chronological and developmental age dictate how and when opportunities for motor skill development occur. Holding up our head, rolling over, sitting up, crawling, walking, and running are examples of successful gross or large motor development. The way we control the muscles to allow movement is how our bodies move and explore the environment. Successful coordination between vision and small muscle movements is achieved through using our fingers and toes to grab small items. These types of tasks help us to become independent by expressing precision and accuracy. A caregiver’s interaction with the child is a necessary part of motor skill development. In addition, a child’s encounters with elements in their environment also help to develop their motor skills. This course will help the learner understand the developmental course of motor development and what they can do to promote it.
Chronological and developmental age dictate how and when opportunities for motor skill development occur. Holding up our head, rolling over, sitting up, crawling, walking, and running are examples of successful gross or large motor development. The way we control the muscles to allow movement is how our bodies move and explore the environment. Successful coordination between vision and small muscle movements is achieved through using our fingers and toes to grab small items. These types of tasks help us to become independent by expressing precision and accuracy. A caregiver’s interaction with the child is a necessary part of motor skill development. In addition, a child’s encounters with elements in their environment also help to develop their motor skills. This course will help the learner understand the developmental course of motor development and what they can do to promote it.
