Skill· 4y–6y· 2 min
Nature Treasure Toss
Parent and child collect natural items outdoors, then practice tossing them into a homemade target while developing coordination and observation skills.
Free to do together whenever you like.
What you'll need
Find a small container like a bowl, basket, or draw a circle with chalk. That will be our target. We'll use whatever natural items we find around us.
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· stretch· Step 2
- MilestoneShows increasing control over an object in pushing, patting, throwing, catching or kicking it.Body· 3.3y–5y· core
- MilestoneHandles varied tools with controlBody· 3.3y–5y· stretch· Step 2
- MilestoneBalances on one foot for two secondsBody· 3.5y–4.2y· stretch· Step 3
- MilestoneTwo-channelled attention – can listen and do for short span.Mind· 2.5y–4.2y· stretch· Step 3
- MilestoneSelects appropriate resources and adapts work where necessary.Mind· 3.3y–5y· stretch· Step 1
Visual example
Coming soon