Which is an example of a gross motor skill?

• A. Crocheting
• B. Painting
• C. Jumping
• D. All of these are correct

Answer: (C)

Gross motor skills involve using large muscle groups for whole-body movements, like jumping, running, and throwing. Jumping exemplifies this because it requires coordinated action of the legs, hips, core, and balance to propel the body upward and land safely. Crocheting is mainly a fine motor activity, using small hand and finger movements to manipulate yarn and hooks. Painting also relies mostly on fine motor control of the hand and wrist, with precision and control over small movements. Therefore, jumping is the best example of a gross motor skill, while the other activities are better categorized as fine motor skills.