Did you know that taking your child to the park doesn’t just provide fun and play—it’s actually helping them get ready to write?

In nursery, children work hard to build both their large muscles (those big arm and leg muscles) and their small muscles (the fine motor skills needed for tasks like writing). This process is crucial as it sets the stage for their ability to hold a pencil comfortably and write neatly.

At the park, your child engages in activities that help develop their large muscles, these muscles are important for fine motor skills needed later on for writing. For instance:

• Swinging – When your child swings, they are working their core, arms, and legs, building the strength needed to sit up straight and maintain a stable posture while writing. This strengthens muscles that are used to support their body as they focus on tasks like holding a pencil.
• Climbing – Climbing up slides helps develop the hand and arm strength that will later help them control a pencil with precision.
• Hanging Upside Down – Whether it’s on monkey bars or by hanging from a swing, being upside down helps develop balance, coordination, and body awareness—important skills for sitting still and paying attention when writing.
• Running and Jumping – Running and jumping help to refine coordination and body control, which are necessary when your child transitions from using their big muscles to fine-tuning the small ones for writing.

These physical activities are more than just fun—they are laying the foundation for better control when it’s time to pick up a pencil, hold it comfortably, and practise writing.

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