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Physical Development 101: A Guide to Motor Skills in Infants, Toddlers, and Preschoolers

Through daily play and movement, babies and toddlers begin to develop fundamental motor skills: gross motor skills (big movements like crawling, walking, and jumping) and fine motor skills (smaller actions, like grasping and picking up tiny objects). These skills grow naturally over time, but no two children develop them at exactly the same pace. That being said, there are so many fun activities you can do to help encourage physical development in engaging and healthy ways – and you can find them here in the Active for Life Physical Development 101 guide!