by Sue McLaren | Fine Motor Skill, Gross Motor Skills, Physical Literacy, Social Emotional Development
As an early childhood educator, you know how much movement matters for kids. Whether they’re running, hopping, or diving into imaginative play, these activities help them grow stronger, more confident, and socially connected. But as you work to support their...
by Sue McLaren | Gross Motor Skills
Balance is the ability to maintain control over the body and is an important skill in everyday tasks such as walking, sitting, dressing, or riding a bike. Balance begins to develop in infancy. The child first learns to maintain control over their head, then as core...
by Sue McLaren | Gross Motor Skills
Having good climbing skills is important for all children as this allows them to be physically active and interact socially on the playground. The adventurous spirit is alive and well in most toddlers and young children. As they find their feet, the whole environment...
by Sue McLaren | Gross Motor Skills, Uncategorized
What is Physical Activity? Physical Activity (PA) can be defined as any movement of the body which requires the expenditure of energy. Activities can be moderate and not really cause us to huff and puff such as walking slowly, reaching, balancing, painting at an...
by Sue McLaren | Gross Motor Skills, Social Emotional Development
Engaging in risky play provides children with immense learning opportunities: Improve gross motor skills. Use motor planning and sequencing skills to execute complex movements. Think about consequences as part of risk assessment. Improves visuospatial skills. Often...
