Hands and feet activities
Abigail Luluquisin
Hands and feet activities
Gross motor skills are completed by using the larger muscles in the body to roll, sit up, crawl, walk, run, jump, leap, hop, skip and more. Regular participation in these types of physical activities has been associated with improved academic performance and important school day functions, such as attention and memory.
They provide the core strength needed for fine motor skills. Gross motor skills assist in refining our balance, strength, muscle endurance and coordination. By nurturing these skills in our children. Promote long-lasting health.
Gross motors for toddlers.It boost their confidence and self - esteem and promote brain development.Encourage physical literacy.Provide an avenue for energy release plus it relieves their stress and frustrations.Working on gross motor skills helps a child gain strength and confidence in his/her body. It also helps them get exercise and physical activity, which is important for a healthy lifestyle. Developing these skills helps a childs ability to do more complex skills in future activities, such as playing soccer with a team.
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