Physical Fitness and Motor Development

Opportunities for physical fitness and motor development should happen daily for young children.  Motor development is about large-muscle activities which provide muscle strength, agility, cardiovascular endurance and encourage children to be physically fit.  Physical fitness is a path for children to have better health and relieve stress.  The objective is for children to get exercise […]

Move, Play, Grow: Supporting Motor Development at Home

By Teacher Marcelo Movement plays an essential role in children’s development during the Early Years. Long before children begin to write, cut with scissors, fasten buttons, or use tools with precision, they are developing the strength, coordination, balance, and body awareness that make these smaller movements possible. Motor development is often divided into two areas: […]