gross motor

Gross Motor Development Skills

Really Good Stuff has a variety of gross motor skills activities and toys for students. By providing students with the tools to work on their gross motor skills, you set them up for a lifetime of success. The term“gross motor skills”refers to the coordinated movement of muscles in the torso/core, arms, and legs. Basic movements such as sitting, standing, and walking all use one’s gross motor; so does playing sports or raking leaves. By mastering these skills with gross motor activities in the early childhood classroom, they lay the groundwork for both whole-body movements (e.g. running and jumping) and fine motor skills, like holding pencils or paint brushes.

Our offering of movement-based gross motor activities helps children develop physical strength, balance, body awareness, reaction time, and other skills that kids will need throughout their lives. Get these gross motor toys and games at a great price with quantity discounts to supply entire schools and districts.

Physical & Mental Active Play

We have the best selection of gross motor skills activities for both indoor and outdoor use. Start early with PreK and kindergarten movement activities that include sensory circles, cones, rainbow rollers, liquid tiles, and activity hoops. The gross motor games and activities can be used however you like and adapted to the needs of each student. As kids continue to progress, you can expand their horizons with everything from hopscotch carpets to yoga mats. Preschool gross motor activities can educate students about everyday subjects, such as our handheld traffic signs that promote safety. Shop by age, grade level, brand, or price range to find the right gross motor toys for each age group. You also can call Monday-Friday to speak with an early childhood expert who is trained to help teachers accomplish their goals in the classroom. See our entire selection of active play games and toys as well as our play and learn collection to incorporate into your early childhood lesson plans.