Development of the Whole Child - Growing Physically

It is our goal to provide each child with experiences that will promote healthy physical development and a healthy attitude about exercise and nutrition.

Small Motor Skills:

• Lace objects
• Hold a pencil/crayon/marker/paintbrush/etc.
• Make alphabet sounds with mouth
• Pinch objects such as clothespins
• Hand-Eye Coordination: touching body parts, pointing to objects, using computer, mouse, etc.
• Cutting and pasting
• Eye movement: use fingers to point to words on a page and follow moving objects with eyes

Large Motor Skills:

• Using legs to kick, jump, hop, run, walk, etc.
• Using arms to reach, push, pull
• Bending/flexibility

Sensory Exploration:

• Hearing and identifying sounds
• Touching and identifying textures/temperatures
• Tasting new foods
• Smelling and identifying odors
• Seeing and identifying light/dark, bright/dull, etc.