#Coordination

[themancorialist]

Stevenson Square, Manchester.

[peanuts-fan]

[nocontextmythical]

we are one big man who jumps.

[savagechickens]

Some Days.

And other challenges.

[wanderingmind867]

I've never had the best sense of coordination. I can't bike, I can't catch thrown objects very easily, i couldn't skateboard or roller blade, I can't do any of these sorts of things that require skilled coordination. So i feel like i probably have some sort of natural problems with hand eye coordination. Maybe it's an autism thing? Hell if I know. It could just be a me thing. It's tricky, and yet i know it's probably not that important, either. But I can't help thinking about all of this stuff, and i just wonder why i'm like this.

I was inspired to write this post yesterday after seeing some people biking and roller blading on the ride home from school. It got me to thinking of my poor coordination skills, and that subsequently inspired this post. I know i'm posting this a day after I started writing it, but I just got distracted. So now i'm queuing it up to post while i'm at school.

[themontessoriacademyofarlington]

Early Childhood - Sandpaper Letters

Sandpaper letters are a fundamental tool in our classrooms, offering tactile and visual experiences that enhance early literacy skills. When students trace the textured letters with their fingers, they engage their sense of touch, which helps reinforce the shape and form of each letter. This multisensory approach supports memory retention and fine motor skills development. Additionally, drawing the letters in the Sand Tray aids in the development of reading, writing, and learning to copy, further solidifying their understanding of letter formation and phonetics.

[augmentedpolls]

either foot works

[loserkaleidoscope]

"I don't badly lack spatial awarness" *bumps into things plenty of times a day* *drops things plenty of times a day* *trips over air* *can't dance for shit, the lack of coordination is unbelievable* *loses balance frequently* "It's really not that bad!"

[acelessthan3]

I have great balance... questionable coordination.

[themancorialist]

Ordsall Footbridge, Manchester.

[igcse-bioworld]

Almost summer!

[drchristophedelongsblog]

Brain pathways: an information superhighway

Understanding the neural network

The brain, our body's conductor, is a complex network of billions of interconnected neurons. These neurons communicate with each other via specialized pathways known as nerve tracts. These pathways are essential for transmitting sensory, motor and cognitive information throughout the body.

Main brain pathways

1. The pyramidal pathway

- Role: The pyramidal pathway is primarily responsible for the voluntary control of movement. It connects the primary motor cortex to the motor neurons in the spinal cord, enabling the initiation and control of precise skeletal muscle movements.

- Components: It comprises the corticospinal bundle and the corticobulbar bundle.

- How it works: Nerve signals from the motor cortex travel down this pathway to activate the muscles concerned.

2. Sensory pathways

- Role: These pathways transmit sensory information from the body to the brain.

- Types of sensitivity:

o Tactile sensitivity: Allows us to perceive touch, pressure and vibration.

o Thermal sensitivity: Allows us to perceive heat and cold.

o Deep sensitivity: Allows us to perceive the position of limbs in space (proprioception) and joint movements.

o Pain sensitivity: Allows us to perceive pain.

- Pathway: Sensory information is transmitted by peripheral nerves to the spinal cord, then back to the brain via various ascending pathways.

3. Specific sensory pathways

- Visual: transmits visual information from the retina to the occipital lobe.

- Auditory: Transmits auditory information from the inner ear to the temporal lobe.

- Olfactory pathway: transmits olfactory information from olfactory receptors to the olfactory bulb.

- Taste pathway: transmits taste information from the taste buds to the taste cortex.

4. Proprioception pathway

- Role: Proprioception is the sense that enables us to know our body's position in space.

- How it works: Proprioceptive receptors in muscles, tendons and joints constantly send information to the brain about the state of muscle contraction, joint angle and limb position.

- Importance: Proprioception is essential for movement coordination, balance and posture.

Nerve pathway disorders

Damage to or dysfunction of these pathways can lead to a variety of neurological disorders, such as :

- Hemiplegia: Paralysis of one side of the body.

- Paresthesia: Sensation of numbness or tingling.

- Ataxia: Loss of coordination of movements.

- Blindness: Loss of vision.

- Deafness: Loss of hearing.

In conclusion

Brain pathways are complex networks that ensure communication between the brain and the body. Understanding how they work is essential for grasping the mechanisms underlying many physiological and pathological processes.

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[themontessoriacademyofarlington]

Toddler - Numbered Peg Boards

Look at that focus! The Numbered Peg Boards help toddlers develop fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination as they grasp and place the pegs into the holes. The numbered pegs introduce early math concepts, such as one-to-one correspondence, counting, and number recognition. Additionally, independence and self-confidence are fostered as students complete this work on their own, all while promoting cognitive and physical development.

[scottchiriboga]

V6 with a coordination move start