Motor Memory and Motor Planning App
There are constantly new apps coming out for the iphone and ipad. Here is a cute one that actually involves physical movement – Move Like Me. This game is suitable for young children to practice copying movement patterns and motor memory. Basically, the child picks a character. That character then performs a simple movement (hop, clap, march or sway). The child then has to repeat what motion the character did. It continues adding motions each round and the child must remember and repeat.
In addition there is a dance along option. This allows the child to create a dance and then follow along to practice the dance.
Nice, novel app that encourages body awareness, physical activity, motor planning, coordination and motor memory. Not bad for $1.99.