Gross Motor Gross motor control refers to the movements of the large muscles of the body. A baby starts developing gross motor control from birth, beginning with the control of her head and torso, continuing until she has mastered sitting, crawling, standing and eventually walking, running, jumping and the range of activities that an adult can do. Children learn new gross motor skills by practicing until a particular skill is mastered. Gross motor skills include: balance - the ability to maintain equilibrium body awareness - for improved posture and control crossing of the mid-line laterality - awareness of the left and right sides of the body major muscle co-ordination spatial orientation - awareness of the body position in space and in relation to other objects or people Children are given the opportunity to run, jump, play and participate in a variety of sports. We go on frequent walks and also go to parks. We participate in a summer sports opportunity. The beginning of the summer is Soccor and then we engage in field Hockey and t-ball. If it is raining we make indoor obstacle coursed or dance to music and do indoor gym time! Site Map