How Do You Teach A Preschooler Gross Motor Skills?
Gross motor skills involve the large muscle groups in the body. Gross motor skills become mastered when performing things like running, jumping, climbing and walking. Children can be taught some of these skills in an organized fashion so that they can learn the skills they lack. This article takes a look at ways to teach a preschooler how to maximize gross motor skills. Incidentally, it is preferable to do such teaching as early as possible in a child’s life. The game of hopscotch is a good large motor skill activity. One basically draws out a hopscotch frame on an even surface and uses a rock to decide how far the child hops. The child that finishes first wins the game. This teaches hopping skills and balance. Ring around the Rosie is another group game children can play. It teaches the child cooperation and lateral movement skills in a fun setting that can be played over and over. Walking heel-to-toe is a somewhat difficult activity that teaches balance and proper foot placement. It
