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Reasons to Encourage Gross Motor Activities for Children
Develops Cognitive Skills
Studies have shown that cognitive development can be further enhanced through gross motor activities that involve substantial muscle groups and physical coordination. For instance, when children run, jump, or climb, their brains are performing complex movements, refining spatial awareness and honing problem-solving skills. Furthermore, children are essentially participating in a cognitive exercise routine whenever they engage in activities that require coordination.
As a centre that focuses specifically on right brain training in Singapore, Heguru Method also incorporates motor and sensory play into its classes to complement the wide range of cognitive activities that your child will be doing in class.
Learn more: Giving Your Toddler the Best Head Start with Right Brain Training
Improves Physical Health
The primary focus of gross motor activities is, of course, the physical health of your children. However, these physical benefits go beyond the superficial. Gross motor activities, ranging from high-energy running and sprinting to more nuanced, balance-focused pursuits, also help shape muscle strength, improve coordination, and enhance flexibility. They too contribute to a more robust cardiovascular health and the development of a sturdier core.
In a modern age filled with electronic devices, it’s easy for children to get sucked into the couch potato lifestyle; hence the growing importance of introducing gross motor activities early on in their lives. These activities serve to form the foundation for a healthy and active future, promoting habits that are pivotal for the overall well-being of your child.
Fosters Social Skills
As mentioned above, gross motor activities also serve as social incubators, as many of them require interaction with peers, creating a community where social skills are formed and refined. Whether children participate in team sports, group games, or simply sharing toys, they will learn invaluable social lessons.
In short, children learn the essential art of communication through gross motor activities as they navigate their way through them. They learn the concept of teamwork, social norms, friendship, and the ability to build relationships with each other. Here at Heguru Method, part of our right brain training also involves extensive team-building exercises designed to nurture these communicative and social skills.
How Heguru Method Can Help
First conceptualised in Japan, the Heguru method of learning is an effective early childhood education technique designed to develop your child’s ability to absorb and process information more quickly compared to conventional teaching methods. The Heguru method recognises the interdependence of cognitive, physical, and social development, and in this context, serves to utilise gross motor activities to unlock cognitive potential.
Here at Heguru Method, our classes mostly consist of over 60 kinds of right brain training activities, but we also place great emphasis on the fun aspect of learning, ensuring that there is never a dull moment throughout the programme. Through our classes, your child will learn how to develop photographic memory skills, analytical and problem-solving abilities, Hado (speed) reading, and more. To find out more about the Heguru method of learning, our classes, and teaching methodologies, please contact us today.