
June Activity Calendar
Try out these fun activities each day in June to keep your children engaged and moving during the summer. These activities work on gross motor, fine motor, or both gross and fine motor skills together! DISCLAIMER The content in this blog should not be used in place of medical advice/treatment and is solely for informational purposes. All activities/exercises posted in this blog should be performed with adult supervision, caution, and at your own risk. Big Leaps, LLC is not


Motor Development (Birth-12 months)
The first year of life is one of the most critical stages in childhood development. From the moment a newborn opens their eyes, they undergo dramatic physical and mental changes. Let’s take a look at typical motor development from 0-12 months and possible red flags to look out for: The Neonate Stage (0-10 days old): At this stage, the most important things to look for are reflexes: Moro startle reflex, ATNR, palmar and plantar grasp. When awake, babies usually have uncontro