How Do You Improve A Childs Gross Motor Skills?
Gross motor skills are developed in children beginning in infancy. They require the use of the large muscle groups and are related to the skills of walking, running, jumping, hopping and skipping. These skills are best developed with plenty of play, especially outside play. With just a little encouragement and participation, a child’s gross motor skills will improve over time. Play catch with a balloon or large ball. A balloon is much slower than a ball, which allows more time to catch it. Playing with a balloon will help a child track it in the air, and grab onto it. Large balls also are easier to catch and throw. As a child gets better at playing catch, smaller balls can be used to continue improving catching and throwing. Create an obstacle course for your child to run through. Set up small barriers in a yard or park to run around, jump over, etc. You can use natural things that are already present (like rocks or hills) or use cardboard boxes and cones to create a customized course.
