Montessori Hand-Eye Coordination Activities
Hand-eye coordination is important in Montessori environments. Activities such as knobbed cylinders and pouring exercises help children refine their ability to manipulate objects with precision.
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Hand-eye coordination allows children to catch a ball in motion or sketch the outlines of a sunrise. It's an essential skill that enables children to interact with their world effectively.
At 5 months old, a baby starts to move things from one hand to the other. At 1 year old, she learns to pick up smaller objects. At 2, she holds a pencil or spoon to eat. At 3, she starts to draw circles.
"Holding the knob of the cylinders with the first two fingers and thumb is a preparation of the coordination of the hand for writing. At a later age the intelligence of the child will urge him to write. He will be impeded if the organs are not prepared. " Maria Montessori, The 1946 London Lectures
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