Gross Motor Skills Flashcards
1
Q
Name 4 activities that promote gross motor skills.
A
Hopscotch Digging Riding a bike Push-and-pull toys Ride-on toys Climbing frames Playing catch
2
Q
In what order does an infant develop gross motor skills?
A
From the head down.
3
Q
What do infants gradually control and what does this allow them to do?
A
They gradually control muscles in their neck and back which allows them to roll, sit and crawl.
4
Q
What develops next and what does this allow children to do?
A
The muscles in their legs and feet develop so they can stand and walk.
5
Q
What continues to develop in early childhood? What does this assist?
A
Large muscles continue to develop to help co-ordination and balance.
