Gross Motor Skills Masterclass - Webinar Series (P) (PP) (SNA) 

DATE:       Wednesday, 6th, 13th & 20th May 2026 
TIME:        7pm - 8pm  
VENUE:    Online Via Zoom

Target Audience: Primary & Post Primary Teachers & SNA’s

This series is a go-to guide for setting up and designing gross motor groups. We will explore the foundations and theory behind gross motor skills and how they develop and discuss the most up to date evidence base to support gross motor skill development. The series will detail how to organise, sequence and differentiate skill building for up to 6 children at a time. The final two sessions will be practical, hands on and jam packed with activity ideas to get you started. If you have ever wanted to start a gross motor group, now is your chance! 

Session 1: Introduction and background to gross motor skills.

Session 2: Designing
a gross motor skills group

Session 3: Practical Strategies and Activity Ideas 1



Presenter: Liath Sheehen

Liath Sheehan is an Occupational Therapist based in North Cork. Liath works with children and adolescents from 0-18. Liath’s passion is providing child-led therapy that focuses on building independence and involves a child’s entire support system. Liath has completed additional training in sensory integration, cognitive behavioral therapy, feeding therapy and mindfulness for children with additional needs.  @risetherapy.ie