Studies of Motor Development in Early Childhood Show That

question 46

Multiple Choice

Studies of motor development in early childhood show that

• A) adult involvement in children's motor development should focus on perfecting the "correct" technique.
• B) children need direct instruction to master most gross- and fine-motor skills.
• C) playgrounds must offer a range of equipment to meet the diverse needs of individual children.
• D) daily routines, such as pouring juice and dressing, support fine- but not gross-motor skills.

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