Early Head Start: Gross Motor Development Skills

Motor skills support children in fully exploring their environment and interacting with people and things and thus, support development in all domains. Gross motor skills refer to moving the whole body and using larger muscles of the body, such as those in the arms and legs. In infancy, gross motor skills include gaining control of the head, neck, and torso to achieve a standing or sitting position. They also include locomotor skills that emerge in the toddler years, such as walking, throwing, and stretching. The development of gross motor skills enables children to explore their environment and experiment with different ways of moving their bodies. As children develop more coordinated and complex large muscle movements, they can participate in a variety of physical activities.

Becker's carries Head Start classroom supplies to help children develop gross motor skills. Shop for early Head Start learning products here or browse through our Head Start Catalog!

Nature Butterfly Climber

Infant Coordination Mirror

Puppy & Squirrel Ride-Ons

Sensory Value Pack

Snuggle Corner Set