Gross Motor Skills vs. Fine Motor Skills: What’s the difference?

What are gross motor skills? What are fine motor skills? What are the differences between gross motor skills and fine motor skills? Watch this video for a full break down and ways to improve these skills.
In this video, occupational therapist Keri Wilmot explains gross motor skills, like walking, jumping and running, and fine motor skills, like how a child holds a pencil or scissors. She also explains ways to improve both gross motor skills and fine motor skills. This could be a fun community activity, like karate or soccer, or through arts and crafts.
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This was Very Helpful thanku. To be honest I wasnt a 100% about the difference. I also appreciate that you explained what tasks would help as well for each.

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Hi Sherise Halley - Thanks for your comment. We're happy to hear you found this helpful.
If you are looking for additional resources or have any questions, let us know. We'd be happy to help.
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Hello! I'm making a monographic about the clasification of the motor skills and I would like to include this interview in my project. Could anybody tell me when did this interview take place?

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Hi Jose, thanks for your question. This video was published on July 12, 2017.
We hope this helps.

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July 2017

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