You hear the terms "fine motor skills" and "gross motor skills" a lot when it comes to young children. Fine motor skills are small muscle actions like writing or tying shoes; gross motor skills are large muscle actions like walking, kicking, or reaching. When we sing songs with actions and when we play our rhythm instruments, we have opportunities to develop these motor skills. Dancing helps with balance, holding mallets helps with grasping, rhythmic music can help encourage the natural rhythm of walking and running. There are a plethora of skills a child can gain. Developing motor skills can help kids to be kindergarten ready and music can help!
