Gross motor skills are the skills used to move your arms, legs, and trunk in a functional way. Gross motor skills involve the large muscles of the body that allow a child to walk, jump, kick, sit upright, lift, and throw a ball. Learning and practicing motor skills is an important part of child development that allows children to participate in activities and meet age-appropriate developmental milestones.
Please see below list of gross motor skill examples:
- Running
- Kicking or throwing a ball
- Playing at a park
- Riding a bike or scooter
- Jumping
- Swimming
- Playing sports
- Jumping jacks
