Fine Motor Skills refer to the precise movements made by the smaller muscles, like hands, fingers, and wrist. Example: using scissors, zipping a jacket, opening and closing containers. Gross Motor Skills refer to a bigger movement, made by the larger muscles, like arms and legs.
Activities to help strengthen small muscles.
Activities to help strengthen big muscles.
Being able to cross the midline like in this video, is a way to make sure both sides of the brain are working together for easier learning.