Gross vs. Fine Motor Skills: Understanding the Difference & Activities to Support Development

What are the differences between gross and fine motor skills?

Motor skills are essential for baby’s strength, movement, and overall development. They help meet developmental milestones, prevent early motor delays, build confidence and independence, and so much more!

Fine motor development refers to the tiny movements of the hands and fingers. Gross motor skills can be thought of any large movement of the body. Mastering both fine and gross motor skills are important for children’s growth.

Watch for a breakdown of the differences between gross and fine motor skills, as well as activities by age, including 0-3 months, 4-6 months, 7-9 months, and 10-12 months to help baby develop and strengthen both.

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00:21 All the ways motor skills help baby
00:39 How baby works on motor skills
01:06 Fine vs. Gross Motor Skills
01:25 Activities to develop motor skills
01:33 Activities at 0-3 months
02:00 Activities at 4-6 months
02:31 Activities at 7-9 months
02:51 Activities at 10-12 months

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