Mindmap Two

Question 1

What are the stages of gross motor skills development?

Answer 1

Infants develop their gross motor skills from the head down
They control their muscles in their neck and then their back so they can roll, sit etc
The muscles in their legs and feet develop so they can stand and walk

Question 2

Fine motor skills

Answer 2

This allows infants and young children to control and coordinate their hands and fingers

Question 3

Examples of fine motor skills

Answer 3

Manipulating
- at first babies use their whole hand to manipulate objects. By 12 months, they are starting to use the small muscles in their fingers
Gripping
- by one month, babies can grasp an adults finger. By 3 months, they can grasp a little and rattle for a short time
Hand eye coordination-
This child is able to use the muscles in her fingers to pick up the construction piece and use their eyes to glide finger movements

Question 4

Activities that can promote
Early childhood

Answer 4

Gripping:
- playing rattle
- Holding a small toy
- Feeding self with spoon
Manipulating:
-Building blocks
Playing toys and games
Hand eye coordination:
-Writing
-Sewing
-Playing jigsaw puzzles