How building blocks can help develop your child's motor skills 8 Articles

by Eileen Hughes

Motor skills are divided into two groups, which control the movements of muscles in our body. Gross motor skills use the larger movements of our legs, arms, feet, which allow us to jump, run, or walk. Whereas fine moto...read more

by Bobby Coles

The motor skills of our children need constant attention and assistance from adults. The development of these skills is vital for the proper growth and maturation of our children. The fine motor and gross motor skills that...read more

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by Susan Kleinhans

Whether the little one is an inexperienced baby possessing virtually no prior background knowledge and who's also cursed with exceptionally limited hand-eye coordination OR a very determined toddler with a superior leve...read more

by Kris Brewer

Building blocks are a popular toy, even for very young children. They can entertain children for long periods of time. But, there is a much better reason to get building blocks for your children than just entertainment. ...read more

by Susan Quilty

Blocks. You can buy them in wood, both natural and painted. You can buy them in cardboard, in plastic, and even in plush. Building blocks, in a wide variety of styles, can be found in toy boxes around the world. They a...read more

by Sas Freeman

Building blocks are great toys. Children love to play with them and they learn much needed skills at the same time. It's awesome to know a child is learning whether he knows it or not. A motor skill is using skele...read more

by Jadey Bayless

Bright colors and many sizes to choose from. Who wouldn't want to play with these intriguing little pieces? I know I always have to stick them together. Whether or not I ever complete it and it comes out looking like an...read more

by Danielle Friedl

Motor skills come in two varieties - gross motor skills and fine motor skills. Gross motor skills are the big movements - learning to roll over, sit up, crawling, etc. Fine motor skills are the ones that require the use ...read more