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The Lazy 8:
A very large horizontal eight or infinity sign is drawn. The child traces repeatedly along the curves by either using a finger or drawing with a marker or chalk. The large, exaggerated movements create rhythm and flow that promotes eye-hand coordination. Lazy Eights develop visual tracking skills as the child watches his own hand movements. Students should perform the tracing activity three to five times with each hand and then several more times using both hands together on the marker.
The up and down, left and right curvy movements teach children how to make the same movements needed to form letters. However, tracing the large eight shape involves the whole body including the shoulder muscles—making it a multi-sensory experience. Some children may find using a marker that glides on a white board easier at first and then after practice begin using chalk on a blackboard. The chalk offers more resistance requiring the child to use the small hand muscles in preparation for forming letters and numbers. Take from: http://www.brighthubeducation.com/elementary-school-activities/76436-free-brain-gym-exercises-for-kids/