Visual-motor integration

Hand-eye coordination is the ability to connect visual information with controlled hand movements such as reaching and grasping.

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Early Hand-to-Hand Transfer Skills

What Hand-to-Hand Transfer Means Hand-to-hand transfer is the intentional movement of an object from one hand to the other. A baby may hold a ring in the right hand, bring both hands together near the chest, and then grasp the ring with the left hand. This action is different from simply dropping an object and […]

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When babies transfer objects from hand to hand

What hand-to-hand transfer means Hand-to-hand transfer occurs when a baby moves an object held in one hand into the other hand. The transfer may happen directly across the midline, or the baby may briefly bring the object to the mouth, chest, or lap before the opposite hand takes hold. Early attempts can look awkward: the […]

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Activities for 3 to 6 month babies

Start with responsive, supervised floor play Floor play is the foundation for many activities in this age range because it allows an infant to move freely and practise against a stable surface. Choose a clean, firm play mat on the floor rather than a bed, sofa, or raised surface. Place your baby on their back […]

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Motor skill activities 3 to 6 months

What motor development may look like from 3 to 6 months Motor development during this period includes both gross motor skills, which involve larger muscle groups and whole-body control, and fine motor skills, which involve the hands and fingers. Many infants gradually improve their ability to keep the head centered, lift the chest during prone […]

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Reaching and grasping activities

What reaching and grasping involve Reaching is the intentional movement of the arm and hand toward a target. Grasping is the subsequent organization of the fingers, thumb, and palm to secure that object. Although these actions appear simple, they involve anticipatory motor planning, eye-hand coordination, postural stability, muscle tone, and sensory feedback. The baby must […]

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Scarf and Fabric Play for Visual Tracking

What Visual Tracking Means in Early Infancy Visual tracking is the coordinated movement of the eyes as they follow a target. It includes fixation, or holding the gaze on an object, and smooth pursuit, or following its movement. Early in life, infants may look only briefly, lose the target, or respond more consistently when the […]

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