How do play-based activities improve motor skills?
PLAY IS A CHILD’S MOST POWERFUL TOOL FOR LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT—ESPECIALLY WHEN IT COMES TO MOTOR SKILLS!
Through play, children naturally practice and refine the coordination, balance, and fine motor skills needed for everyday tasks. When activities are fun and meaningful, like playing catch, crawling through obstacle courses, or making crafts, the brain and body work together to build strength, precision, and control.
Play-based activities and interventions combine purposeful movement, problem-solving, and sensory experiences to create rich opportunities for skill development. These engaging activities challenge the brain to plan, adapt, and coordinate movements, which in turn improves a child’s ability to participate in daily occupations such as handwriting, dressing, and playing sports.
By using play as both the method and the goal, you can build confidence, independence, and joy in learning new skills in your client or child.
The result? A child who moves with greater ease, tackles daily tasks successfully, and thrives in their home, school, and community environments.