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Physical Development
Physical Development
Movement in the early years is essential for holistic development, with guidelines recommending at least 180 minutes (3 hours) of daily physical activity for children under five to support brain development, emotional regulation, and physical health. It involves fostering both gross motor skills (crawling, jumping, climbing, balancing for example) and fine motor skills.
Gross motor skills are the ability to perform large movements with fluency, accuracy and precision. It also helps develop postural control for sitting. Children that have gross motor difficulties may experience poor balance, coordination and difficulties sitting at a table.
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