We use the school hall for regular PE sessions, but also, ensure that the children have many opportunities to develop confident gross and fine motor skills both inside and outside the classroom.  Tyres in our outside area provide opportunities for balancing and jumping, while, balls, skittles, ropes and pulleys support arm and shoulder strength, which is so vital for writing skills.  We use scissors, pegs, tweezers, pipettes, beads, pens, lego etc. in hundreds of different ways to help children develop the hand strength and pincer grip necessary for holding a pencil effectively.