Gross motor skills - Are you ready for pre-kay

• Gross motor skills refers to the child's ability to walk up and down the stairs one foot behind the other while holding on the rail and without fear.
• The child should be able to kick a ball and not tumble down
• The child should be able to throw and catch a ball 
• The child should be able to run and keep up with her peers on the play ground
• The child should be able to feed her self

These skills should be given during the infant/toddler years when the brain is growing the most  . The research shows that a child's brain is 85%  developed by age three .The experiences that are given before 3 years old can make a big difference when the child gets to school.