Large Motor Development

Leaves are changing colors and the weather has been beautiful, so the children are extra excited to be outside. Each class gets outdoor time at least twice a day, plus we love to take nature walks, go the outdoor classroom, and explore other special outdoor activities. This outside time and Ms. Chanly’s physical education class give children lots of opportunities to run, jump and move their bodies in a variety of ways.

Large Motor Development

Running, jumping, climbing, skipping, hopping, throwing, and balancing come naturally to young children, but kids need plenty of opportunities to practice them. These large- motor activities are an important part of your child’s day here. With daily large-motor experiences, children practice fundamental movement skills that help them develop physical competence.

A developmentally appropriate movement curriculum facilitates basic movement skills and physical fitness, such as those named above. Children get the chance to run, jump, skip, walk on a balance beam, and throw and kick balls. As with all skills, motor skills must be practiced to improve. 

You might see us moving like snakes, cats, bears, dinosaurs or frogs. Music gets us moving and we like to dance in the classroom. Sometimes we jog around the playground to release tension and we occasionally jump simply for the joy of it.

We want children to be physically fit because it’s important to their health. But we also know they learn better when they are healthy and in good physical condition.

Let’s hope for a beautiful weekend so we can all get outdoors!