Balance Bikes: Great Gross Motor Skill Development

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He woke up to the singing of ‘Happy Birthday’, and to a brand new balance bike and helmet at the end of his bed the morning of his 2nd birthday. It was such an exciting day! He has been asking for a bicycle for months as he saw all the ‘big kids’ riding theirs around [...]

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Lily Pad Hopping (Outdoor Gross Motor Skill Fun)

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Here is a fun summer gross motor skill activity to play with toddlers. You can use just about anything for the “lily pads”. The main objective of this activity is for your toddler to improve their balance, coordination, and body control through jumping with both legs together from one “lily pad” to the next. See [...]

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Gross Motor Skill Activities (0-12 months)

Gross Motor Skill Activities

Gross Motor Skill Activities: (0-3 months)  Lay your baby on their back, and holding their feet, gently flex their legs in to their tummy and back out . Then gently move their legs in a bicycle motion. (*Note: I have found this works great to also relieve any gas bubbles in their tummy as well!) [...]

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Introduction to Gross Motor Skills

Gross Motor Skill Activities

What are Gross Motor Skills ‘Gross motor’ refers to the development of larger muscle movements in the arms, legs, torso, and feet; such as running and jumping.  Gross motor skills depend strongly on muscle tone and strength.   What are the Benefits of Gross Motor Skill Activities 1. They are the first motor skills that [...]

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