Tag: gross motor skills

It’s very clear our toddler wants to run (and jump and swing and slide), but we started to wonder: when should she start running?

Research indicates that gross motor skills are a major predictor of a child’s school readiness. In essence they reflect “brain skills,” yet many parents and caregivers overlook their importance. When infants and toddlers move their arms, legs, and other large body parts with large muscle groups, they are developing their gross motor skills. However, studies … Continued