Gross motor skills are abilities that let us do tasks that involve large muscles in our torso, legs, and arms. They involve whole-body movements. We use gross motor skills for all sorts of physical activities, from running to catching a ball.We have put this kit together with advice from an Occupational Therapist, with knowledge of products that can help with gross motor skills. Of course, there is so much more you can purchase to encourage the support of gross motor skills. This kit is a handy start, inexpensive and addresses many gross motor muscles. See our Gross Motor section for more suitable products and check out our Resources section for more information on Gross Motor Skills.
Contains:
- 1 x Fitness Dice
- 1 x Cup Catch
- 1 x Egg and Spoon
- 1 x Punch Ball
- 1 x Bat’n’ball
Most people use these skills easily and automatically but gross motor skills are more complex than they might seem. They involve the coordination of the muscles and the neurological system. They impact balance and coordination and form the basis for fine motor skills, that help us make small movements like using a pencil. Gross motor skills are related to other abilities.
These include:
- Balance
- Coordination
- Body awareness
- Physical strength
- Reaction time
Having poor gross motor skills can impact people in all areas of life. It can also affect all ages, those who are not diagnosed until later in life might find that they were labelled clumsy. This is not their fault, their body was not working to its full capacity, it is never too late to work on gross motor skills.
Fell free to contact Sharon via the contact page, or phone should you have more questions. It can make it hard to do key tasks and school, work, and home. Difficulty with gross motor skills can also take a toll on self-esteem.
