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It is important to build a strong foundation when it comes to motor skills. We must participate in gross motor tasks to prepare for refined, fine motor skills.
It is important to build a strong foundation when it comes to motor skills. We must participate in gross motor tasks to prepare for refined, fine motor skills.
Principles
Principles
Mass to Specific:
Mass to Specific:
less differentiated movement patterns precede specialized skills
Proximal to Distal:
Proximal to Distal:
development occurs in head and trunk prior to hands and feet
Gross Motor Activities
Gross Motor Activities
Build a fort out of couch cushions and blankets
Make an obstacle course using household items (to crawl under, step under)
Balloon play
"Keep it up" game- prevent it from touching the ground using any body part
Water balloon toss/fight
Have a dance party!
Play "Red Light, Green Light" and take turns being in charge of the commands
Simon says
Outdoor play! Tree climbing, playground equipment, jumping rope, riding bikes, roller skating
**Less Screen Time**
**Less Screen Time**
The World Health Organization (WHO) defines screen time as time spent on a computer, phone, game console, or in front of a TV.
Research shows:
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