Skill· 4y–5y· 3 min
My Own Basketballs I
Parent and child create paper basketballs by coloring and rolling paper, then practice tossing them into a bucket or hoop. The agent coaches the parent to observe fine motor skills like proper crayon grip, bilateral coordination during ball rolling, and hand-eye coordination during tossing — building hand strength and coordination through creative play.
Free to do together whenever you like.
What you'll need
Sitting area with paper and crayons. Open floor space for tossing into a bucket or makeshift hoop. Paper should be regular printer or construction paper. Bucket/basket placed 3-5 feet away.
How it works
The 3-step guide, with what to look for at each step, is for signed-in parents.
What this develops
- MilestoneUses finger-thumb pencil graspBody· 2.8y–4y· core· Step 1
- MilestoneShows increasing control over an object in pushing, patting, throwing, catching or kicking it.Body· 3.3y–5y· core
- MilestoneManipulates materials to achieve a planned effect.Mind· 3.3y–5y· core
- MilestoneShapes playdough with controlBody· 3.3y–5y· core· Step 2
- MilestoneControls tools effectivelyBody· 3.3y–5y· stretch
Visual example
Coming soon