Children require the coordination of many different skills to be successful in school. Physical ,cognitive ,and social skills
have all been highlighted as critical components of school readiness. In particular,early motor performance has been recognized as an important contributing
factor for both cognitive and social functioning Motor development may act as a ‘‘control parameter’’ where certain motor abilities are necessary for
the acquisition or practice of other developmental functions,including cognitive and social development In other words,motor abilities,such as crawling or walking,may afford a child the
opportunity to explore his or her environment more and do so in novel ways,thus,increasing his or her cognitive and social
skills. On the other hand,delayed or deviant motor development in the early years of life is considered to be a precursor to
developmental language and learning problems, problems with attention skills
, and poor academic and social abilities.