The benefits of physical activity on the whole child

Risky play goes against the most basic instinct of a professional working in early education and care: to keep children safe is paramount to our job. But, paradoxically, risky play actually promotes everything best practice in early education and care stands for too: creating engaging and stimulating environments that test boundaries, sustain and expand confidences in individual ability and provide opportunities to grow. 

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.  

The natural environment is ever-changing. Every interaction we have is unique and allows us to explore new opportunities we never knew possible… much like working with babies!  

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