Motor Skills Development in Infants

The video explains the importance of motor skills in a baby's development, distinguishing between fine and gross motor skills. It provides activities to enhance these skills in infants and toddlers, emphasizing the role of muscle groups in movement and coordination. The video also highlights the progression of motor skills from birth to toddlerhood, offering practical tips for parents to support their child's development.

Why are motor skills crucial for a baby's development?

• They help in achieving developmental milestones.

• They are only important for physical strength.

• They are not necessary for cognitive development.

• They only help in speech development.

What is the main difference between fine and gross motor skills?

• Fine motor skills involve small muscle groups, while gross motor skills involve large muscle groups.

• Fine motor skills involve large muscle groups.

• Both involve the same muscle groups.

• Gross motor skills involve small muscle groups.

Which of the following is a fine motor skill?

• Running

• Grasping objects with fingers

• Jumping

• Crawling

How do fine motor skills contribute to a baby's development?

• They only help in physical activities.

• They are essential for speaking and eating.

• They only involve the muscles in the hands.

• They are not related to hand-eye coordination.

What is the pincer grasp?

• Using the wrist to move objects

• Using the thumb and pointer finger to pick up small objects

• Using the whole hand to grab objects

• Using the palm to hold objects

Which activity can help strengthen a toddler's fine motor skills?

• Playing with putty

• Jumping on a trampoline

• Climbing stairs

• Running in the park

What are gross motor skills primarily associated with?

• Small muscle movements

• Only eye movements

• Only hand movements

• Large muscle movements

Which activity is beneficial for developing a baby's gross motor skills?

• Drawing with crayons

• Playing a musical instrument

• Crawling through a tunnel

• Reading a book

Why is a strong core important for a baby's motor development?

• It only helps in crawling.

• It provides stability and control for other movements.

• It is not important for motor development.

• It only helps in sitting up.

How can parents encourage the development of gross motor skills in toddlers?

• By setting up obstacle courses

• By reading stories

• By playing quiet games

• By providing opportunities for drawing