Skill· 3y–4y· 3 min
My Own Basketballs III
Parent and child create paper basketballs by coloring and rolling paper, then practice throwing them into a bucket or makeshift hoop. The agent coaches the parent to observe fine motor skills in ball-rolling and whole-body coordination during throwing — building hand strength, bilateral coordination, and motor planning.
Free to do together whenever you like.
What you'll need
Open floor space for throwing. Paper and crayons available. Bucket, laundry basket, or box placed 3-5 feet away. Parent and child seated or standing at a table or on the floor.
How it works
The 3-step guide, with what to look for at each step, is for signed-in parents.
What this develops
- MilestoneWhole-body coordinated throwBody· 4y–5y· core· Step 2
- MilestoneShows increasing control over an object in pushing, patting, throwing, catching or kicking it.Body· 3.3y–5y· core· Step 2
- MilestoneManipulates materials to achieve a planned effect.Mind· 3.3y–5y· stretch
- MilestoneHandles varied tools with controlBody· 3.3y–5y· stretch· Step 3
- MilestoneShapes playdough with controlBody· 3.3y–5y· core· Step 1
- MilestoneUses finger-thumb pencil graspBody· 2.8y–4y· stretch
Visual example
Coming soon