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 eye-hand coordination

 skill in making eye contact with stationary and moving objects

 an awareness of left and right

 enhancement of the sense of touch

Prop the baby up in a sitting position on the floor. Place a cotton reel, a ball and a rattle, or three similar items, in a row. It may be necessary to place these objects on a low table or stool so that they will be within easy reach of the baby.

Move the object on the left first to see if the baby will attempt to grasp or rake the object closer to him with his hand. Move the next object closer and observe the baby’s response. Move the third object closer and again observe the baby’s response. Does he reach for the third object or does he show a preference for one of the other two? Repeat this activity and encourage the baby to feel each object. It may be necessary for you to assist the baby as you encourage him to touch and grasp each object.

Substitute other objects and repeat this activity. Be sure to work from left to right as you move each object closer to the baby. This will give the baby a sense of left and right progression, which is a prerequisite to reading and writing.

Continue to repeat some of the previous activities, particularly the ones associated with the movement of the body parts. Remember to move the left body part first to ensure that the baby establishes a good sense of left and right laterality. As an extension of this concept, gently roll the baby’s entire body from left to right several times.