Evaluating the Impact of Play Behavior on Preschoolers’ Motor Skills Development

Abstract

Skills development of preschool-aged children, focusing on how different types of play influenced their gross and fine motor skills as a basis for an action plan. This study utilized a descriptive correlational design and a survey questionnaire. The research involved 103 preschoolers. Data collection considered various play behaviors. The analysis also took into account parental education levels and family dynamics, such as the number of siblings, to understand their potential influence on children's play and development. The data gathered were statistically treated using frequency, percentage, weighted mean, and Pearson Correlation Coefficient (r). Findings revealed that parents had completed high school or college education, which might contribute to shaping the home environment and access to development resources. The number of siblings per participant typically ranged from one to two, potentially influencing the nature of cooperative play opportunities. The motor skills analysis indicated that the children demonstrated high proficiency in both gross motor skills and fine motor skills. Despite this, statistical analysis revealed no significant correlation between play behavior and motor skill development, as both gross and fine motor skills showed negligible relationships with play behaviors. This suggested that while children engaged in various types of play, these activities did not have a statistically. It is recommended that the output of this study be adopted.