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Children’s mental health is central to their wellbeing and is something that paves the way for their future overall health. This resource shines a spotlight on the importance of children’s physical health the role it plays in contributing to their mental health and wellbeing too.

Fine motor skills are all about the movements using smaller muscles, mostly in the hands and upper arms, that require a heightened level of control and precision. In this article, we’re going to explore fine motor skills – what they are and how we can encourage their development through early education and care.  

We know that children learn more physical skills in their first five years than at any other time in their lives and that indoor and outdoor physical activity is a key building block for health and wellbeing. Daily physical activity is critical for a young child’s overall health and wellbeing.

To highlight the importance of physical activity in the early years.

We know that outdoor learning opportunities are an important part of well-rounded child development, providing unique opportunities for physical development and strong connections to our wellbeing.

Have a look at some ways to promote physical activity within the home learning environment.