Play throwing and catching games. Throw a brightly colored ball, beanbag or other soft object to the child and have her practice catching the item and throwing it back. Start with a gentle toss from nearby and gradually increase your distance as the child's skills improve.
Use hands-on tools to practice forming letters and shapes. Provide a range of materials such as modeling clay, pipe cleaners and yarn and encourage the child to make letters and shapes. Model how to make the shape first and then guide the student if necessary. Offer support and feedback as the child makes each shape or letter.
Provide visual motor experiences. Give the child an opportunity to develop visual motor skills though simple activities. Puzzles, mazes, connect the dot activities, sewing projects and lacing cards, building blocks and stringing beads are all activities that help improve a child's visual motor skills. Provide assistance for the child if necessary or allow the child develop her skills by exploring the materials on her own.
Practice handwriting skills. Model proper letter formation and pencil grip for the child and then give him the chance to practice writing letters. For a child who needs extra guidance, avoid having him connect dots to form letters, instead have him trace pre-formed letters or keep his pencil between two highlighted lines, like completing a maze.
Provide classroom modifications for the child. If the child is struggling in the classroom, offer modifications until she is able to keep up. Offer chunky writing utensils, slanted or vertical writing surfaces, such as an easel or chalk board, as these items make writing easier for children struggling with visual motor skills. Allow the child to copy written assignments from a nearby paper instead of from the front of the classroom and provide ample time for the child to complete writing assignments.