Developing hand-eye coordination is so important for children to do when they're younger for various reasons.
What is hand-eye coordination?
Hand-eye coordination is the ability to synchronize hand movements with visual input, allowing a person to perform tasks requiring precision. This skill is essential for activities like writing, sports, and using tools, improving with practice and experience.
Why is it important to develop and not ignore?
Helps children to write and draw.
Has proven to help children become more independent as they can perform "trickier" tasks such as: dressing, feeding, tidying and other important daily tasks.
This can help to boost sports performance across the board and not just in ball sports
Having developed hand-eye coordination can aid in problem solving as their spatial awareness and precision will help guide them through these problems.
Can also aid balance which then has a knock on effect to reducing the risk of injuries during "clumsy accidents".
How to develop hand-eye coordination in your school
Hire a professional sports coach, but check they understand your plan of action to focus on this.
Give children access to various sized balls/bean bags at break time and set up various targets around the play area to aid development.
Have clear precise instructions when teaching any type of throwing and catching.
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