Gross Motor Skill Activities

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          

Two years ago I sat in a room with one of Chase's teachers as she discussed academic concerns with me.  I felt calm and ready to hear what she had to say.  I knew he had issues, I had been discussing them with his physicians his entire life (although they just said not to worry about it at this point).  She expressed a concern that Chase was developmentally behind in all areas, and that it might be a good idea to begin testing.  One area of concern included Chase's delay in motor skills. Research shows that motor development is the cornerstone to success in school (Cohen and Cowen, 2008).  When I learned this I was surprised.  No wonder P.E. and Recess are key components in a school setting!!!!