Playing outside is not only enjoyable, in good weather, but also provides a great space
for improving gross motor skills.
Not exact matches
The major benefits of Forest School, as listed in the book, «Forest School and Outdoor Learning in the Early Years» by Sara Knight are increased confidence and self - belief; social
skills with increased awareness of the consequence of their actions on other people, peers and adults and the ability to work cooperatively; more sophisticated written and spoken language; increased motivation and concentration;
improved stamina and
gross and fine
motor skills; increased respect
for the environment and increased observational
skills; ability to have new perspectives and form positive relationships with others; a ripple effect to the family.
«We believe that the focus that we've had has
improved our children's readiness
for school and their physical independence and their ability to have good
gross motor and fine
motor skills.»
Improved gross motor skills are an important part of healthy development
for 2 - year - olds.
By documenting, on a regular basis, how children are developing in key domains — including literacy, executive functioning, socio - emotional security, and fine and
gross motor skills — family support providers gain critical information
for improving program content, and states gain confidence in the ability of these investments to
improve school readiness.