Extracurricular Activities/Facilities Available

Drama Club: Developing acting, theatreand performance skills.
Music Club: Exploring musical instruments and vocal performance.
Art Club: Creating various forms of art, such as drawing, paintingand sculpting.
Dance Club: Practicing different styles of dance.

Basketball Team: Competing in basketball tournaments.
Soccer Team: Competing in soccer tournaments.
Cheerleading Squad: Supporting sports teams and developing cheerleading skills.
Yoga Club: Practicing yoga and mindfulness.

Student Government: Developing leadership, advocacyand governance skills.
Community Service Club: Volunteering and giving back to the community.
Photography Club: Exploring photography and visual arts.

Volunteer work: Helping out in the community through various organizations and initiatives.
Hobbies: Engaging in personal interests such as coding, building computers, or learning a new language.
Study abroad programs: Immersing oneself in a new culture and learning about different ways of life.
Passion projects: Pursuing personal projects that align with one's interests and goals.

Fine motor skills activities focus on developing hand-eye coordination, dexterityand the ability to manipulate small objects. Examples include:

1. Play with Playdough:

Rolling, squeezingand patting strengthen finger muscles and improve grip.
Using tools like cookie cutters, rolling pinsand plastic knives creates shapes and patterns.
Making simple objects like balls, snakes, or worms develops finger dexterity.

2. Threading

Beads: Large beads with large holes can be threaded onto thick yarn or string.
Pasta: Hollow pasta shapes like penne or ziti can be threaded.
Buttons: Buttons with large holes can be threaded onto yarn or string.

3. Cutting

Snips: Start with simple snipping exercises using safety scissors on paper.
Cutting lines: Gradually introduce cutting along lines, then progress to cutting out simple shapes.

4. Drawing and Writing

Crayons and pencils: Encourage drawing lines, circlesand simple shapes.
Finger painting: Provides a fun sensory experience while strengthening finger muscles.

5. Puzzles

Simple jigsaws: Start with puzzles with large, chunky pieces.
Insert puzzles: Puzzles where pieces fit into specific shapes are great for fine motor development.

6. Building

Blocks: Stacking blocks of various sizes develops hand-eye coordination and spatial reasoning.
Duplo or Lego: These provide more intricate building opportunities.

7. Tweezer Activities

Transferring objects: Using tweezers to pick up small objects (e.g., pom-poms, beads) and transfer them to another container.

8. Other Activities

Sticker art: Peeling and sticking stickers develops fine motor control.
Opening and closing containers: Twisting lids and opening snack bags builds hand strength.
Buttoning and zipping: Practicing these skills on large buttons and zippers.
Using tongs: The pincer grasp is strengthened by transferring small objects with tongs.
Water play: Squeezing sponges, pouring waterand using water toys with small parts develop fine motor skills.
Pegboards: Placing pegs into a pegboard enhances hand-eye coordination and precision.

These activities can be incorporated into playtimes, mealtimesand other daily routines. Supervision is essential to ensure safety, especially when using small objects or sharp tools.

Gross motor activities involve using large muscle groups to perform movements like walking, running, jumping, or climbing. These activities are crucial for developing coordination, balanceand physical strength.

What are Gross Motor Skills?

Gross motor skills are movements that utilize large muscle groups in the arms, legsand torso.
They are essential for basic movements like walking, running, jumpingand climbing.
These skills are vital for physical development, building confidenceand promoting overall health.

Why are Gross Motor Skills Important?

Physical Development: They contribute to the development of large muscle groups, coordinationand balance.
Independence: They enable individuals to perform daily tasks like getting dressed, moving aroundand participating in physical activities.
Confidence and Health: Engaging in gross motor activities fosters a sense of accomplishment, boosts physical strengthand promotes overall well-being.

Example of Gross motor activities:

Infants and Toddlers: Swinging, crawling, walkingand playing in the park.
Children: Running, jumping, kicking a ball, riding a bike, or playing sports like soccer.
Adults: Hiking, swimming, dancing, or engaging in other sports.

Activities for Developing Gross Motor Skills:

Indoor: Obstacle courses, building blocksand games like tag.
Outdoor: Playing on playgrounds, swimming, or participating in sports.
Everyday Life: Engaging in activities that require balance, coordinationand strength, such as walking, climbing stairs, or getting in and out of a vehicle.

Development of Gross Motor Skills:

Gross motor skills develop gradually throughout childhood, starting with head control at birth and progressing to more complex movements like skipping or riding a bicycle. Children with gross motor developmental delays may require support to achieve these milestones. Engaging in activities to support these skills ensures they develop the confidence and abilities to navigate their environment effectively.