Helping young children develop motor skills

Today's blog is written by PHA RN Brittany Jimenez. Brittany Jimenez, RNBrittany has a BSN-RN and is certified in Early Childhool Education.  She previously taught preschool and also taught young children science, cooking, art and math.  And perhaps most importantly, she is a mom herself!Development of large and small motor skills in the younger child is learned through everyday tasks. Help your child to master these skills by giving them fun (and free) activities at home to encourage motor development. Listed below are a few suggestions:   Let children use their imaginations and hop like a frog or slither like a snake! How fast does a cheetah run or how slow does a turtle walk? Can they glide like a figure or hockey skater? Get those legs moving!   Pour a cup or two of flour, sugar or salt onto a baking sheet. Encourage children to write letters, numbers and shapes with their fingers.  Draw lines, shapes and circles on pavement with sidewalk chalk. Encourage children to walk the line or jump from shape to shape. Let them explore their inner artist!   Give your child an old purse, lunchbox or backpack and let them practice skills like zipping, buckling, snapping, and filling and emptying pockets.   Get the party started! Play fun music and let children dance and jump around or play musical chairs. Help them to learn about rhythm and beat by clapping hands or stomping feet! &...
Source: Pediatric Health Associates - Category: Pediatrics Tags: Healthy Habits Source Type: news