Skill· 4y–5y· 3 min
Catching Fun! III
Parent and child play a ball-catching game that progresses to include hopping challenges. The agent coaches the parent to observe catching coordination, throwing mechanics, and balance integration — building complex motor skills through playful practice.
Free to do together whenever you like.
What you'll need
Open space indoors or outdoors where parent and child can stand 4-6 feet apart. Two different balls (different sizes, colors, or textures). Comfortable clothing and shoes for movement.
How it works
The 3-step guide, with what to look for at each step, is for signed-in parents.
What this develops
- MilestoneShows increasing control over an object in pushing, patting, throwing, catching or kicking it.Body· 3.3y–5y· core· Steps 1, 2
- MilestoneHops on one footBody· 4y–5y· core
- MilestoneWhole-body coordinated throwBody· 4y–5y· core· Step 2
- MilestoneBalances on one foot for two secondsBody· 3.5y–4.2y· stretch
- MilestoneCatches after a bounceBody· 4y–5y· stretch· Step 1
Visual example
Coming soon