Activities for Preschoolers: Understanding Gross and Fine Motor Skills

Course Code: REL-BHC-0-APUGFMS

Hours: 0.5

Type: Online Course

Content Expiration Date: 10/31/2027

Learning Objectives:
Define fine and gross motor skills and the behaviors that indicate the difference between them.
Identify activities and materials that support the development of fine and gross motor skills in children 0 to 5 years of age.

Outline:
Section 1: Introduction

About This Course

Learning Objectives

Section 2: Defining Motor Skill Development in Young Children

Motor Skills Defined

Movin’ and Groovin’

Consider This

Review

Summary

Section 3: Promoting Motor Skill Development in Young Children

Creating a Safe Environment for Teaching Motor Skills

Activities that Promote Motor Skill Development

Consider This

Review

Summary

Section 4: Conclusion

Course Summary

Course Contributors

References

Instructor: Cathy Grace EdD

Dr. Grace is a career early childhood educator. She has experience in the classroom as well as state government, the private sector, and teacher education. Formerly the Early Childhood Coordinator for the Mississippi Department of Education charged with implementing public school kindergarten, she has directed preschool programs serving 3- and 4-year-olds. Dr. Grace was professor of education at Mississippi State University as well as director of the Early Childhood Institute. The Institute provided professional development and technical assistance to childcare providers statewide and provided guidance to policymakers on early childhood programs in the state. She has co-authored books on portfolio assessment and how to address the impact of natural disasters on childcare centers and young children. She is currently the co-director of the Graduate Center for the Study of Early Learning at the North Mississippi Education Consortium.

Staff Writer: Kimberly Workman, MA

Ms. Workman is an Instructional Designer at Relias. She has a Master of Arts in Technology and Communication, as well as graduate certificates in Public Health, Epidemiology, and Digital Communications. Ms. Workman has a background in writing and designing online continuing medical education for physicians and other health professionals on multiple educational platforms, including web-based, game-based, and immersive learning environments. She has also used simulation training extensively to connect learning to real-world environments.

Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Entry level General Staff; in the following settings: Health and Human Services.

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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.