{"id":1381,"date":"2022-12-01T22:47:15","date_gmt":"2022-12-01T22:47:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/gc\/knightswoodprimary\/?page_id=1381"},"modified":"2022-12-01T23:07:26","modified_gmt":"2022-12-01T23:07:26","slug":"gross-fine-motor-skills","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/gc\/knightswoodprimary\/gross-fine-motor-skills\/","title":{"rendered":"Gross \/ Fine Motor Skills"},"content":{"rendered":"
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A motor skill is a function involving the precise movement of muscles with the intent to perform a specific act.<\/span><\/h1>\n<\/header>\n
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Most purposeful movement requires the ability to \u201cfeel\u201d or sense what one\u2019s muscles are doing as they perform the act. Motor difficulties occur when an individual lacks the ability to move in the way he or she originally intended. Developing both fine and gross motor skills are important for children\u2019s growth and independence as good motor control aids cognitive development and helps children explore the world around them.<\/p>\n

Children may hide their difficulties by displaying avoidance tactics such as acting silly or throwing a tantrum because they are embarrassed. Many children need brain engaging strategies, direct teaching and guided practice to assist their progress toward improvement and successful development of these motor skills.<\/p>\n

(source:\u00a0https:\/\/www.educlime.com\/wharemosk.html<\/a>\u00a0)<\/p>\n

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Gross Motor Skills<\/strong>: movements related to large muscles such as torso, legs, arms, etc. Activities utilising gross motor skills include standing, sitting, walking, going up and down stairs, running and swimming. Control of these skills is developed during childhood through physical activity and play.<\/p>\n

Fine Motor Skills:<\/strong>\u00a0movements involving smaller muscle groups such as those in the hands, wrists, and to a lesser extent, toes, feet, and ankles. Examples of daily activities we undertake which utilise our fine motor skills include: clothing fastenings such as buttons, zips and shoelaces; personal hygiene actions such as using the toilet, brushing teeth and hair, using a pencil or utensils; and operating keyboards and telephones. Developing hand, eye, and brain coordination is complex and ongoing throughout our lives.<\/p>\n

Motor skills development: What to look out for:<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2611\ufe0f\u00a0 Difficulty with handwriting or letter formation
\n\u2611\ufe0f\u00a0 Struggles to fasten buttons or laces
\n\u2611\ufe0f\u00a0 cannot copy from board or other source
\n\u2611\ufe0f\u00a0 Frequent loss of place when reading
\n\u2611\ufe0f\u00a0 Missing out questions on a page
\n\u2611\ufe0f\u00a0 Bumping into furniture or other people
\n\u2611\ufe0f\u00a0 Falls out of chair or seems to trip over own feet
\n\u2611\ufe0f\u00a0 Poor posture (seated or standing)
\n\u2611\ufe0f\u00a0 Difficulty organising materials<\/u><\/p>\n

(source\u00a0https:\/\/www.educlime.com\/wharemosk.html)<\/a><\/u><\/p>\n

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Information and Resources for Parents<\/strong><\/h4>\n

https:\/\/www.understood.org\/en\/learning-thinking-differences\/child-learning-disabilities\/movement-coordination-issues\/all-about-fine-motor-skills<\/a><\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.physio.co.uk\/what-we-treat\/paediatric\/problems\/neurological-problems\/reduced-motor-skills\/gross-motor-skills.php<\/a><\/p>\n

General intro and advice<\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk\/schools\/parents-carers\/support-for-families\/developing-motor-skills\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Useful link directory<\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk\/schools\/parents-carers\/support-for-families\/developing-motor-skills-1\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Comprehensive PDF including clearly outlined activities (Gross & Fine)<\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.lincolnshirecommunityhealthservices.nhs.uk\/application\/files\/2915\/2285\/5110\/1st_Move.pdf<\/a><\/p>\n

Gross Motor: Practical advice and activity ideas<\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.nhsaaa.net\/media\/5715\/20181011grossmotor.pdf<\/a><\/p>\n

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Developing Gross Motor Skills<\/strong><\/h4>\n

How to help your child with Gross Motor skills:<\/p>\n

Balancing<\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk\/media\/5803\/howtohelpyourchildwithbalancing.pdf<\/a><\/p>\n

Body Awareness<\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk\/media\/5804\/howtohelpyourchildwithbodyawareness.pdf<\/a><\/p>\n

Planning & Organising<\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk\/media\/5796\/howtohelpyourchildwithplanningandorganisingtheirmovements.pdf<\/a><\/p>\n

Games for \u00a0Gross Motor Development<\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk\/media\/5811\/howtohelpyourchildtodeveloptheirgrossmotorskills.pdf<\/a><\/p>\n

Coordinating both sides of body<\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk\/media\/5791\/howtohelpyourchildtocoordinatethetwosidesoftheirbodytogether.pdf<\/a><\/p>\n

Gross Motor Games<\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk\/media\/5800\/lgamestohelpyourchilddevelopgrossmotorskills.pdf<\/a><\/p>\n

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Games and activities for kids
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\u2611\ufe0f\u00a0 Create a path of \u2018stepping stones\u2019 for your child to follow. You can use pillows indoors or even pieces of paper in the garden or use chalk to draw stepping stones on to your driveway
\n\u2611\ufe0f\u00a0 Use chalk or tape to create a hopscotch board
\n\u2611\ufe0f\u00a0 Create an obstacle course!
\n\u2611\ufe0f\u00a0 Practise throwing and catching. This can be as simple as throwing a ball back and forth down the hall, or head outside and play catch games using balls, bats, Frisbees, paddles etc
\n\u2611\ufe0f\u00a0 Games that are great for developing Gross motor skills include: Twister, Cranium, Skittles, Charades, Swingball, kids hockey or golf sets, hula hoops, space hoppers, pogo sticks, skipping ropes, trampolines, roller skates<\/p>\n

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Fine Motor Skills<\/strong><\/h4>\n

How to help your child with Gross Motor skills:<\/p>\n

Hand skills<\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk\/media\/5806\/howtohelpyourchildwithhandskills.pdf<\/a><\/p>\n

Using scissors<\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk\/media\/5806\/howtohelpyourchildwithhandskills.pdf<\/a><\/p>\n

Pencil control<\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk\/media\/5797\/howtohelpyourchildwithpre-writingskills.pdf<\/a><\/p>\n

Self care<\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk\/media\/5802\/howtohelpyourchildwithdressingbuttonsandzips.pdf<\/a><\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk\/media\/5793\/howtohelpyourchildwithshoelacesandcutlery.pdf<\/a><\/p>\n

Fine Motor Games<\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk\/media\/5808\/gamestohelpyourchilddevelopfinemotorskills.pdf<\/a><\/p>\n

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Games and activities for kids
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