The child’senvironmentalso affects the development of gross motor skills. Kids need safe play spaces at home and at school. They also need adults to encourage and supervise physical activity, and access to basicresourceslike play park equipment, balls and space to play. When these are lacking,...
Tina O’Shea is LeapFrog’s Managing Editor and the voice of @LeapFrog on Twitter, but to her kids, she’s the Freeze Dance DJ. What are motor skills? You might hear about the development of fine and gross motor skills in the pediatrician’s office, parenting magazines or a baby develop...
Read my free page on the essential bases ofFine Motor Developmentto help you to understand what foundational skills are needed for good fine motor abilities. My article will also direct you to some fun, free learning activities to do with your child to help cover every base. If you are loo...
Babies who spend time on their tummy develop motor skills more quickly. Avoid having your baby sit in a swing, bouncer, or car seat for more than an hour at a time when you're at home. You want to give them plenty of opportunities to learn to move their body in different...
Perceptual motor skills are movement-related skills and an essential part of human development and growth. These skills work to complement cognitive and sensory-motor development. They are largely responsible for the ability to engage in athletic activit
These Harley Davidson trikes are perfect for kids ages two to five, and riding them helps kids strengthen their gross motor skills. The trike has a max weight limit of 55 pounds, and the seat lifts, revealing a secret place for kids to stow their treasures. These bikes come with a 90-...
When Do Kids Learn to Read? Here are some things that parents can do to help kindergarteners learn: Encourage exploration.Education experts say that everyday activities can be major opportunities for kindergarten-age children to learn everything from cognitive skills to literacy. One example is a...
"If kids are getting most of their physical activity through organized sports, they may miss out on developing general motor skills. Strength training can help build those skills and even offset some of the problems we see in kids when they specialize in just one sport at a young age." ...
Getting training wheels taken off a bicycle is often regarded as a rite of passage for youngsters learning toride a bike— but some kids are skipping the step altogether by using balance bikes.Balance bikes, some of which are designed for childrenas young as 10 monthsold, don't have trainin...
Children love to play, so sports and games can be fun for kids of all ages. For toddlers, sports should be about enjoyment and activity rather than competition and physicality. If you have a toddler, it’s good to start sports at a young age to encourage movement and play. It lays the...