This document discusses physical development in early childhood from birth to 7 years. It defines physical development as gaining control of one's body through movement and also learning to engage in activities that promote health and motor skill development. The document lists gross motor skills like walking and running that develop large muscles, and fine motor skills like grasping and scribbling that develop small muscles. It provides examples of resources to promote both gross motor skills, such as bikes, scooters, and parachute games, and fine motor skills, like scissors, playdough, and tweezers. Finally, it emphasizes that mastery of physical skills is essential for children's cognitive and social-emotional development.