A journey through the development of 6- to 9-year-olds

The wonders of motor skills

The motor development of children between the ages of 6 and 9 is a fascinating journey full of discovery, progress, and growing skills. In this blog post, we'll take a detailed look at the milestones of motor development and the different areas that play an important role during this time.

skill

Between the ages of 6 and 9, children make tremendous progress in their fine motor skills. Grasping small objects, drawing with colored pencils, and putting together puzzles are just a few examples that promote hand coordination and dexterity.

Endurance and movement coordination

Children this age love to be active! They develop their motor coordination through activities like climbing, hopping, and jumping. These physical activities not only help strengthen muscles but also promote endurance and balance.

Creativity and imagination

Motor development is closely linked to creative development. Children love to express their imagination through crafting, painting, and creating with different materials, while simultaneously improving their fine motor skills.

Concentration and attention

While children at this age may still be restless, their ability to concentrate and focus on a task is improving. Games such as puzzles, books, or strategy games are particularly helpful for their development.

Social interaction and teamwork

Motor development also includes the development of social skills. Through team games and group projects, children learn important social skills such as communication, teamwork, and empathy.

Milestones of motor development in children aged 6-9 years

Eye-hand coordination

At this age, children increasingly develop precise eye-hand coordination. Grasping and manipulating small objects, as well as tasks involving tools, are among the skills that continually improve.

Self-help skills

Children at this age become increasingly independent and develop basic self-help skills such as dressing and undressing, tying shoes, and simple household tasks.

Fine motor skills and gross motor skills

Fine motor skills continue to improve as children ages 6-9 are able to perform more complex tasks. At the same time, they develop their gross motor skills through activities such as riding a bike, jumping obstacles, or playing sports.

Creativity and design

At this age, children can create complex works of art using a variety of colors, textures, and materials. Creativity and self-expression are encouraged through targeted support.

Game ideas to promote motor development

1. Obstacle course in the garden

An obstacle course in the garden promotes coordination, balance, and endurance. Children can jump over hurdles, crawl through tunnels, and balance.

2. Creative painting with large brushes

Large brushes and paints support the development of fine motor skills as well as creative expression through large-scale painting.

3. Ball games for hand-eye coordination

Ball games such as soccer or dodgeball improve children's hand-eye coordination and reaction skills.

4. Hopscotch game with numbers and colors

Numbers and colors drawn on the floor with chalk promote balance and reaction skills as children hop and name colors.

5. Jump rope

Jumping rope is an excellent way to develop endurance and coordination. Children can jump alone or in groups, which also promotes teamwork and social interaction.

6. Craft projects with different materials

Crafting with different materials such as paper, fabric, or natural materials not only promotes fine motor skills, but also creativity and self-expression. Children can create their own creations and explore different textures and shapes.

And now I wish you an exciting journey through the development of your 6- to 9-year-old kids!