Page 6 - Physical Social Emotional Skills

Physical Skills Development

Chemicals that cause the brain neurons to develop and make connections are
produced by the movements of the muscles; so movement is the key to creating
those neural networks in the brain that will allow children to function optimally.
Early movement experiences are vital to laying the foundation of brain circuits
dedicated to motor control and should be continued to develop a positive attitude
about habitual physical activity which sets the foundation for a healthy lifestyle.
Children have a natural urge to be physically active and learn through physical
experiences and this urge involves a constant challenge to their motor
skills - stacking and building with DUPLO will improve these skills.

The 6 Bricks activities that follow will help to:

• provide children with many sensory-motor experiences and fine and gross
motor experiences
• increase the blood flow which feeds the brain to enhance neural activity
• improve muscle tone, balance, proprioception, kinesthetic memory, hand-eye
co-ordination
• develop skills of differentiation, lateralisation, crossing
mid-line, lateral dominance

Let’s use those 6 Bricks to develop the whole child -
the thinking, feeling, moving child!

“You’ll get mixed up, of course, as you already know.
You’ll get mixed up with many strange birds as you
go. So be sure when you step. Step with great care
and great tact and remember that Life’s a Great
Balancing Act. Just never forget to be dexterous
and deft. And never mix up your right foot
with your left.”

From Dr Seuss -
“Oh, The Places You’ll Go!”

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