Skill· 2y–3y· 2 min

Goal! Soccer Kick Practice

Parent sets up a simple goal with cushions and encourages their toddler to practice running and kicking a ball toward it. The agent coaches the parent to observe kicking coordination, dynamic movement integration, and persistence in physical play — building gross motor skills through joyful, goal-oriented activity.

Free to do together whenever you like.

What you'll need

Open space free of obstacles. Two cushions or pillows placed 3-4 feet apart to form a goal. Soft ball (foam, cloth, or lightweight plastic) nearby. Child wearing comfortable clothes and shoes or barefoot on safe surface.

How it works

The 3-step guide, with what to look for at each step, is for signed-in parents.

What this develops

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