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Step 1
The game of hopscotch is a good large motor skill activity. One basically draws out a hopscotch frame on an even surface and uses a rock to decide how far the child hops. The child that finishes first wins the game. This teaches hopping skills and balance.
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Ring around the Rosie is another group game children can play. It teaches the child cooperation and lateral movement skills in a fun setting that can be played over and over.
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Walking heel-to-toe is a somewhat difficult activity that teaches balance and proper foot placement. It can be done independently or with the hand of a spotter that helps the child perform the task without easily falling down.
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There are many swimming activities that will teach large motor skills. The child can use a noodle to stay afloat and learn kicking activities. If the water is shallow, they can learn to jump up and down in the water and do arm movements in the water without risk of going under the water.
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Step 5
Using a slide is a fun activity most preschoolers really enjoy. They pick up large motor skills when they climb the steps or ladder of the slide and they have fun sliding down. It teaches the child to put one foot in front of the other when they climb.
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Step 6
Learning to skip is an activity most preschoolers need to learn. This is an activity that needs to be learned by rote and practiced on a flat, smooth surface. Most children learn to skip by age five.
