{"id":7753,"date":"2024-12-31T06:16:57","date_gmt":"2024-12-31T06:16:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ekyaschools.com\/?p=7753"},"modified":"2026-08-19T15:14:51","modified_gmt":"2026-08-19T09:44:51","slug":"importance-of-motor-development-and-how-preschools-accelerate-it-during-early-years","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ekyaschools.com\/blog\/importance-of-motor-development-and-how-preschools-accelerate-it-during-early-years\/","title":{"rendered":"Importance of Motor Development And How Preschools Accelerate It During Early Years!"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"7753\" class=\"elementor elementor-7753\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-63798af e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"63798af\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e29b753 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e29b753\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Motor development begins right from birth. Infants exercise gross motor skills when they roll over, turn their heads, or shake hands and legs. Likewise, they use fine motor skills while reaching out to adults, grasping objects, shaking rattles, etc.<\/span><\/p><h3><b>What Are Fine Motor Skills &amp; Why Do We Need Them?<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unlike gross motor skill activities (like running, jumping, etc.) that involve voluntary movement of the larger muscles in the hands and legs, fine motor skills include activities that use precise movements of the smaller muscles in the wrists, fingers, toes, hands, and feet. They\u2019re much more complex, requiring stronger coordination between body muscles and the brain. Activities involving fine motor skills come so naturally that we often don\u2019t realise or think about them. However, they\u2019re significant because we rely on these skills to perform diverse activities like self-care, lifestyle management, studies, and professional jobs. For instance:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Brushing and flossing teeth<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Showering or bathing<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Turning door knobs<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Buttoning &amp; unbuttoning shirts<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tying shoelaces and buckling belts<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Using forks, spoons, and knives to have meals<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whisking, mixing, or stirring items,<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Holding objects<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><strong>Students use fine motor skills when:<\/strong><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Holding pencils, pens, or colours<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Taking measurements with the help of a ruler<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Writing, drawing, or painting<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Turning the pages of books<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cutting, pasting, and folding<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Playing different musical instruments<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Building structures using blocks or Lego<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sculpting and making pottery<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dressing up dolls<\/span><\/li><\/ul><h3><b>How Are Fine Motor Skills Significant For Learning?<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Child development experts believe that fine motor skill development involves the participation of different body systems like neurological, sensory, cardiorespiratory, and musculoskeletal systems.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Participation in related activities develops many abilities and critical life skills. (For Ex: Balance, coordination, flexibility, physical agility) Some academic activities require fine motor skills (e.g., art &amp; craft, drama, music, typing, note-taking, etc.)\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moreover, when motor skills improve with systematic physical activity training (like sports), it results in better endurance, fitness, and physical performance. Regularly indulging in activities involving gross and fine motor skills can help reduce the risks of lifestyle diseases like hypothyroidism, diabetes mellitus, cardiac diseases, hyperlipidemia, etc.<\/span><\/p><h3><b>Various Activities For Strengthening Motor Development in Childhood<\/b><\/h3><p><a href=\"https:\/\/ekyaschools.com\/blog\/how-to-select-the-best-preschool-in-bangalore\/\"><b>Preschools<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> play a crucial role in developing gross and fine motor skills during early childhood. The \u201cEarly Years Programme\u201d offered in schools includes creative, cognitive, and physical activities that accelerate these skills.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0For instance:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Sand Play<\/b><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sand sensory bins are common in preschools, not just because they\u2019re easy to maintain and are fun to play in. When children trace patterns on sand or use them to make figures and structures like castles, they use almost every muscle in their hands. It enhances curiosity, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ekyaschools.com\/blog\/teacherblogger-the-power-of-connections\/\"><b>observation<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, fine motor skill development, coordination, <\/span><b>collaboration<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, etc.<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Water Play<\/b><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Splashing in the kiddie pool, swimming, fishing, mixing watercolours, painting, etc., are a few water-based activities that ensure motor development in infants and toddlers. It gives them a chance to interact with nature and is especially significant in the case of learners struggling with Angleman syndrome.<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Eye Dropper Testing<\/b><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eye dropper testing involves identifying various colours and pouring them using a dropper. Educators can make it more engaging and challenging for preschoolers by performing eye-dropper activities like target practice, splash painting, watercolour experiments, fireless baking, etc., in classrooms.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Patterning<\/b><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pattering includes comprehending and arranging different materials or resources in a sequence to maintain a pattern. We often see preschoolers performing patterning activities in the art and craft class, where they cut and stick coloured papers, beads and sequins, solve puzzles etc., to create artwork or indulge in the thumb, leaf, or vegetable impression printing.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Activities For Improving Hand-Eye Coordination<\/b><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Free play is an excellent way to promote hand-eye coordination. When toddlers indulge in bouncing balls, juggling, playing catch with friends, swinging, or using slides, they simultaneously use multiple big and small muscles in their bodies, which keeps them fit, healthy, observant and alert.<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Activities To Strengthen Bilateral Coordination<\/b><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Beating drums, skipping, jumping jacks, playing with a frisbee, pushing or pulling objects, climbing a ladder, walking up and down the staircase, marching, etc., are some activities that improve bilateral coordination. These activities\u00a0 simultaneously use both sides of the brain and body to perform a task, thus indicating that both sides of the brain are active.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Activities For Strengthening Core Muscle Strength<\/b><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Crawling, rolling, standing from sitting on the floor, yoga, martial arts, cycling, sports, etc., build core muscle strength in students, which is important for good health and endurance.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thus, it\u2019s impossible to negate the importance of a good preschool programme in ensuring motor development in infants &amp; toddlers. Make sure you choose a school that incorporates such activities into its curriculum to give your child a good start.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are you seeking the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ekyaschools.com\/\">best school in Bangalore? <\/a><\/strong><\/span>Ekya Schools<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> build a resilient foundation for young minds by incorporating a diverse range of learning activities in their Ekya <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ekyaearlyyears.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Early Years program<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to ensure the holistic development of students. E.g., sand play, performing &amp; visual arts, puppetry, gardening, free play, sensory activities, etc.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3f395d9 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"3f395d9\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8497539 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8497539\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">FAQs<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8f45136 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"8f45136\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-266b224 elementor-widget elementor-widget-n-accordion\" data-id=\"266b224\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;default_state&quot;:&quot;expanded&quot;,&quot;max_items_expended&quot;:&quot;one&quot;,&quot;n_accordion_animation_duration&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;ms&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:400,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"nested-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-n-accordion\" aria-label=\"Accordion. Open links with Enter or Space, close with Escape, and navigate with Arrow Keys\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-4020\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" open>\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"1\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-4020\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> What is motor development? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-4020\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6308766 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"6308766\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c6ee17b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c6ee17b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Motor development means how children learn to move their bodies &#8211; like crawling, walking, running, holding a pencil, cutting with scissors, and balancing. These help them do everyday tasks.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-4021\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"2\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-4021\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Why is motor development important for young kids? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-4021\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0f6cdfc e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"0f6cdfc\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5cb209b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5cb209b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Motor skills help children become independent and active. They improve balance, strength, coordination, and make learning tasks (like writing) easier. Strong motor skills also help with thinking and creativity.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-4022\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"3\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-4022\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> What are gross and fine motor skills? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-4022\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-46ca9b0 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"46ca9b0\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f65a970 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f65a970\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Gross motor skills are big movements like running, jumping, and climbing.<\/p><p>Fine motor skills are small movements like holding a crayon, buttoning clothes, or threading beads. Both are important.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-4023\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"4\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-4023\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> How do preschools help children develop motor skills? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-4023\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2423a12 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"2423a12\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-30cb383 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"30cb383\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Preschools use activities like playgrounds, puzzles, art, music, dance, blocks, and outdoor games so kids can practice moving, balancing, and using their hands and fingers. Play\u2011based learning helps these skills grow naturally.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-4024\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"5\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-4024\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> How does good motor development help children later in life? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-4024\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-18fb399 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"18fb399\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-54e25b8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"54e25b8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Kids with strong motor skills find it easier to learn in school, play sports, write neatly, and do day\u2011to\u2011day activities with confidence. 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