Gross motor skills are those that require whole-body actions using the body’s gross muscles, such as:

• Arms
• Legs
• Core
• Back

Sometimes gross motor skills are referred to as large motor skills. Gross motor skills are everyday activities including:

• Walking
• Sitting
• Crawling
• Jumping
• Running
• Riding a Bike

Children rely on gross motor skills for everyday activities at school, at home and in the community. This includes:

• Balance
• Coordination
• Body awareness
• Physical strength
• Reaction time

Children who struggle with gross motor skills have trouble doing whole-body movements as these skills involve the coordination of the muscles and the neurological system.

• An ever-popular product is our Trampoline set or Gym Balls. These are a great way to have fun while drastically improving a child’s gross motor skills.
• Balance Boards are an ideal way to integrate whole-body movements with sensory and physical play for your child. Improve balance skills, hand and eye coordination and stimulate gross motor skills.

At Sensory Learning Supplies, we are committed to being Ireland’s leading supplier of sensory-related products for parents and schools. Our education-focused toys and games are fun for children of all ages and are focused on areas such as Interactive Surfaces, Fine Motor Skills, Communication (Speech and Language), Visual Supports.