Activities to Improve Gross Motor Coordination

Gross motor skills involve the coordinated effort of the large muscle groups and involve balance and patterns of movement.

Have your child jump or hop with feet together around a box, table, or in the yard.

Jump over various sized objects, such as a cardboard box or book.

Hop into and out of objects such as a Hoola-hoop or a shallow box.

Walk on a 2x4 board that is about ten feet in length, positioned on the floor. Try having your child walk heel-to-toe, backwards and sideways.

Hopscotch is another excellent motor activity.

Set up targets in the yard and have your child throw bean-bags at them.

Throw a ball or bean-bag into a box or through a propped up tire or other large round object.

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