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Growing Hands-On Kids

Growing Hands-On Kids

Child Development Tips, Tools, and Strategies

Gross Motor Skills

Before fine-tuning those fine motor skills, children need strong core muscles, bilateral coordination skills, crossing midline, and strong neck and shoulder muscles. That is where gross motor skills and activities can help facilitate stronger kids and sets them up for success in many other areas including fine motor skills and academics.

Here are some of my favorite ways to incorporate gross motor activities into your day.

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Improving Bilateral Coordination Skills for Kids

Gross Motor Minute to Win It Games for Kids

Why is Crossing the Midline So Important?

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The Best Toddler Songs with Actions

10 Crossing Midline Activities for Kids

Fun Ways to use a Peanut Ball from Fun and Function.

Fun Ways to use the Amazing Peanut Ball from Fun and Function

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