Children who are delayed in their fine and gross motor skills will often struggle to develop foundation skills necessary for education. From a very early age they will fall behind their peers due to deficits in these vital key areas.

In nursery these little ones will often avoid sitting and engaging in colouring, drawing, fine motor activities. They may lack good concentration and listening skills.

These vital foundation movement skills need to be addressed. Not only to aid the child’s planning and organisation, but release the child’s capacity to improve their attention and focus in the class. By addressing these vital areas, it would also serve the purpose of aiding a child’s self- regulation more effectively.

Assessments:

• Nursery and PE observation
• Standardised Movement ABC or Miller pre school

Why:  

To improve a child’s motor development, to improve their organisation and attention and to engage the child in tasks that are currently challenging.