Title

Fine and gross motor (physical domain)

Authors

Kathy R. Doody Ph.D., Buffalo State CollegeFollow

Files

Description

This module will provide an overview of the physical domain in early childhood, specifically, fine motor(small muscles such as those found in the hands and fingers) and gross motor (large muscles such as those found in arms, legs,and core) and its development. The module will also provide insight into how Sesame Street has stressed the importance of physical activity to young children, as well as how they have provided age appropriate activities,songs, and video segments to teach fine and gross motor skill development.

Publication Date

2022

Keywords

fine motor skills, gross motor skills, physical activity

Disciplines

Early Childhood Education

Comments

This module can be used for courses like, Developmental Psychology, Introduction to Special Education, Early Childhood Development, Typical and Atypical Development, Partnering with Families, Collaboration and Teaming, Developmental Lifespan, etc. This module would probably be used for an upper level undergraduate and graduate class in psychology or as part of an early childhood education certification program, as a seminar.

Recommended Citation

Doody, Kathy R. Ph.D., "Fine and gross motor (physical domain)" (2022). Sample module-themed coursework with Sesame Street examples. 5.
https://digitalcommons.buffalostate.edu/themed-coursework/5

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