Question

Lucas is in first grade and works hard to print his alphabet letters on the lines on his notebook paper. in which direction is this motor development proceeding?

Answer 1

The direction that Lucas's motor development is proceeding is from his midline to his extremities. This is also similar to what is known as crossing the midline, which is when a child has mastered the bilateral skill which allows them to do tasks such as touching an elbow, crossing both ankles or as Lucas reading left to right.