Skill· 5y–6y· 2 min
Hit the Word! II
Parent sets up colorful sticky notes with simple words on a wall, and the child throws a ball to hit specific words called out. The agent coaches the parent to observe whole-arm coordination, weight shifting during throwing, and emerging ball-catching skills — building gross motor precision and letter-sound awareness through active play.
Free to do together whenever you like.
What you'll need
Clear wall space with sticky notes posted at child's eye level. Soft plastic ball. Child standing 4-5 feet from wall. Words should be simple, familiar, and spread out.
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, 3
- MilestoneWhole-body coordinated throwBody· 4y–5y· core· Step 1
- MilestoneLarge-ball overhead throwBody· 4y–5y· core· Step 2
- MilestoneCatches after a bounceBody· 4y–5y· stretch· Step 3
Visual example
Coming soon