- Definition
Coordination is how well your child can use their senses (like sight) and body parts together to move smoothly and efficiently, like catching a ball or riding a bike.
Cutting along a line with scissors uses coordination between your eyes and your hands.
How to teach this in 30 seconds
Try this analogy: Coordination is like when your eyes see a ball coming and tell your hands exactly where to go to catch it.
Ask your child: Try tapping your head and rubbing your tummy.
Common mix-up: Kids may think coordination is just about being strong. It's really about how your brain, eyes, and muscles work together as a team to do something.
Examples
- Catching a ball thrown to you.
- Stacking blocks to build a tower without it falling.
- Hopping on one foot without losing your balance.
coordination is a term used in Ontario’s Kindergarten to Grade 8 curriculum.
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