Gross motor skills (large actions with the body such as walking, jumping, running ...) and fine motor skills (actions performed with the hands) are necessary for child development. Activities to improve motor skills in your children can be very easy to do and also fun.
For this reason, below we are going to tell you some activities for you to do with your children at home and that in this way you are helping them to improve their motor skills, playing and without them realizing your intentions to help!
Build with blocks or Lego
Building toys, like wooden blocks or Lego, are great for developing attention, fine motor skills, and coordination.
Construction toys
As an alternative to blocks and Lego, offer your child other construction toys that have pieces that link, link, or click and fit together.
Egg and Spoon Race
The egg and spoon race is a favorite. This is such a simple game to play with your child and you will laugh together as you practice this diverse skill. To avoid that there are no broken eggs on your floor, it is better that they are cooked or that they are fake!
Swing ball
Hitting a ball on a string with a bat is one of the best activities for developing hand-eye coordination. You can build one at home with a wooden pole and string or buy one online.
Hand-eye coordination problems
Sometimes children have poor coordination problems related to vision or motor control. You should be aware of the following signs:
- Clumsiness
- Frustration
- Holding things too close to your eyes
- Avoiding activities
If you think your child is struggling with hand-eye coordination, talk to a pediatrician, ophthalmologist, or optometrist.