Gross Motor Center

I am learning to:

• Develop muscular strength and endurance
• Develop flexibility and cardio-respiratory endurance
• Develop locomotor skills
• Develop non-locomotor skills
• Manipulate bean bags, large balls, long ropes and hoops
• Perform body mechanics
• Develop body awareness
• Develop spatial and directional awareness
• Develop coordination and balance
• Participate in cooperative games
• Develop and practice behavior reflective of good sportsmanship
• Develop and practice behavior that reflects and understanding of safety
• Develop primary gymnastic skills (crawling, rolling, creeping, scooting, sliding and balancing)
• Respect equipment and materials
• Make choices and decisions