Gross Motor Skills
What are they?
Why are they important?
Why are they important?
Gross motor skills refer to big body movements, things like running, jumping, climbing, dancing, skipping, biking, hiking, and so on...you get the picture! Gross motor skills involve coordinating the movements of the larger muscle groups to complete whole-body movements.
Why are they important?
Why are they important?
Why are they important?
We use gross motor skills for almost everything we do on a daily basis- from getting out of bed, to sitting in a chair, to bending down to tie our shoes, to going for a walk. They are extremely important!
Can they be improved?
Why are they important?
Can they be improved?
Yes! Gross motor skills can be developed in many different fun ways. Check out the videos below for some engaging gross motor activities designed to challenge your strength, coordination, and grit!