A useful skill that your child will develop over time is the ability to co-ordinate hand and eye movements. These movements are useful for living independently as they allow children to feed and dress themselves. They are also important in helping children to learn, as they allow children to try out experiences and activities such as cooking, looking at books or painting.
One aspect of hand-eye co-ordination is the development of a hand preference. It means that one hand becomes more skilled. While nature plays a part in the development of hand-eye co-ordination, children also need plenty of opportunities to practise movements. Happily, there are plenty of simple activities that can support your child at home.
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