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Gross motor skills
Activities and Strategies
for Development
Ring of Toys
Get a large, inflatable plastic ring like the kind used in a swimming pool. An inner
tube will work, too.
Take the ring to a grassy area outdoors and put a few other toys in the middle.
Encourage your child to climb inside to play with the toys and back out when
he’s finished.
Take the ring inside after each use to keep it from getting hot and damaged by
the sun.
On the Move!
Try these ideas to encourage your child to use her large muscles and abundant
energy:
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Blow up a large beach ball and encourage your child to push it and chase it as
it rolls. Show her how to kick it too!
Sit on the floor a few feet from your child and roll a ball to her. See if she will
pick it up and roll or give it back to you.
Set out a large box or laundry basket and make a “car” for your child. Show
her how to fill it with stuffed animals and take them for a ride by pushing the
box around the room. Do not be surprised if she climbs in and wants to ride
too.
Blow bubbles outside and encourage your child to chase and try to
pop them.
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