Physical development in early childhood is important and we know this fact at Katy’s early childhood enrichment centre . Children undergo many developments during these years which form the basis of their future growth and well-being. In this blog post, we will look into various dimensions of physical development in early childhood discussing the approaches and activities that we apply at Katy’s to foster growth and development. The Importance of Physical Development The overall growth and well-being of a child largely depends on his or her physical development. Physical development during early childhood leads to healthy living habits, enhances thinking capacity as well as promotes social interactions. Gross Motor Skills Gross motor skills entail the use of large muscle groups with coordination of body movements. Developing such skills are essential for activities like running, jumping or balancing. At Katy’s we create enough opportunities for improving children’s gross m...