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Target Practice

Put a large non-breakable bowl or bucket on the ground and ask your child to throw a ball in it. If she gets the ball in, ask her to take a step back and try again. See how far away she can be and still hit the target. For summer time fun, fill the bowl with water for fun splashing.

Supplies : A large bowl or bucket and a ball.

This activity helps 1-6 year olds in the following skills:

Skill Name
  • Gross motor skills (e.g., stand on one foot, fit inside cartons of different sizes, ascend and descend ladders and climbing structures, somersault, jump)
  • Eye-hand and eye-foot coordination (e.g., throw or kick an object, play catch, ride a tricycle, swing)
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Comments

A bean-bag or something that doesn't bounce too much works well for younger kids - otherwise they get excited that they get the ball into the bowl, just to be disappointed that it bounces out again.

Posted on Jun 21, 2007


Simple and fun!

Posted on Jun 28, 2007


Since the game goes so fast it is also a great way for siblings to learn to take turns.

Posted on Aug 9, 2007