Young children's future health and well-being are directly related to the development and strengthening of their bodies. There are many ways to move our bodies. Children need lots of movement both small (fine motor skills) and large (large motor skills). Of course using large motor movements help our little ones get their wiggles out and hopefully helps them sleep better at night!
Above, this student is working on pumping her legs to swing. This large motor movement is addressing the 4 major components of large muscle development: strengthening of the muscles, balance, coordination and muscle control. While participating in this activity she is also experiencing spatial relations by feeling where she is in the space around her and her swing. At HO4K students are constantly moving and engaged in more than the minimum recommended 60 minutes of daily physical activity.
Using our children's natural curiosity of touch and manipulation often help our students to practice using their fine motor skills. Below students are engaged in a simple activity that has them using both large motor skills and small. Anytime a student paints on a large scale, particularly on an easel, they are using their shoulders and hands (large) to paint as well as their fingers (small) to hold their brush. These skills demonstrate their improvement in muscle strength, dexterity, and control needed to manipulate items. Holding a paint brush is just another step in helping students learn how to properly pinch/hold an item which is a pre-writing skill.
These skills demonstrate improvement in muscle strength, dexterity, and control needed to manipulate items. Holding a paint brush is just another step in helping students learn how to properly pinch/hold an item which is a pre-writing skill.
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