Primary school aged children develop in their fine and gross motor skills. They can perform more complex motor skill activities such as swinging, somersaulting, jumping and climbing. Gross motor skill development sees them gain muscle strength and coordination.
Fine motor skill development mean they can start drawing, writing within detail and precision by using tools such as pens, pencils and brushes. They are more easily engaged in activities such as building blocks and sewing etc.
Primary school aged children’s physical development can be supported by a range of strategies, materials and resources.
Strategies may include strengthening the gross motor skills to play organised sports such as kicking or bouncing a ball. Children in this age group strengthen the fine motor skills by doing handwriting and typing with pens, pencils and keyboards. They learn fine motor activities such as cutting, building blocks and tying knots. Its important o acknowledge that all children develop at different stages and try a mass of strategies to strengthen the physical development of the gross and fine …show more content…
They develop in ways that give them a sense of what they are good at and how this can gain them acceptance among others. They develop skills such as problem solving and how to work cooperatively with others, without seeking adult intervention. They start to develop sympathy and gain a sense of empathy, giving them skills to understand and accommodate for others. They understand and learn concepts such as seeking help. They start to have a sense or mortality and understand right from wrong and the reasons behind it, which is normally taught to them by their parents, carers, teachers and social media. They desire praise and acceptance from adults and others. They start to set peronal goals and develop self discipline in their lives. They sometimes try to gain independence and thrive off
Fine motor skill development mean they can start drawing, writing within detail and precision by using tools such as pens, pencils and brushes. They are more easily engaged in activities such as building blocks and sewing etc.
Primary school aged children’s physical development can be supported by a range of strategies, materials and resources.
Strategies may include strengthening the gross motor skills to play organised sports such as kicking or bouncing a ball. Children in this age group strengthen the fine motor skills by doing handwriting and typing with pens, pencils and keyboards. They learn fine motor activities such as cutting, building blocks and tying knots. Its important o acknowledge that all children develop at different stages and try a mass of strategies to strengthen the physical development of the gross and fine …show more content…
They develop in ways that give them a sense of what they are good at and how this can gain them acceptance among others. They develop skills such as problem solving and how to work cooperatively with others, without seeking adult intervention. They start to develop sympathy and gain a sense of empathy, giving them skills to understand and accommodate for others. They understand and learn concepts such as seeking help. They start to have a sense or mortality and understand right from wrong and the reasons behind it, which is normally taught to them by their parents, carers, teachers and social media. They desire praise and acceptance from adults and others. They start to set peronal goals and develop self discipline in their lives. They sometimes try to gain independence and thrive off