Skill· 3y–4y· 3 min
Find the Balls Running Game
Parent hides plastic balls around a room and has child run to find them while observing running coordination and throwing skills. The agent coaches the parent to notice arm-leg opposition during running and overhand throwing technique — building gross motor coordination, muscle strength, and spatial awareness through active play.
Free to do together whenever you like.
What you'll need
Clear, safe space for running (indoor or outdoor). 8 plastic balls (or similar soft objects). A laundry basket, net, or container for collecting balls. Child should be wearing comfortable clothes and shoes suitable for running.
How it works
The 3-step guide, with what to look for at each step, is for signed-in parents.
What this develops
- MilestoneMakes sharp turns while runningBody· 3.3y–5y· stretch
- MilestoneRuns around obstaclesBody· 2.7y–3.7y· core
- MilestoneRuns smoothly without fallingBody· 22mo–3y· stretch· Step 1
- MilestoneShows increasing control over an object in pushing, patting, throwing, catching or kicking it.Body· 3.3y–5y· core· Step 2
- MilestoneWhole-body coordinated throwBody· 4y–5y· core· Step 2
- MilestoneNegotiates space while movingBody· 3.3y–5y· stretch· Step 3
- MilestoneLarge-ball overhead throwBody· 4y–5y· core· Step 2
Visual example
Coming soon