Skill· 3y–4y· 2 min
One Foot Show
Parent guides child through a playful balance challenge involving standing on one foot while holding a ball, then catching and kicking. The agent coaches the parent to observe single-leg balance duration, ball catching coordination, and directional kicking accuracy — building foundational gross motor skills and body control.
Free to do together whenever you like.
What you'll need
Open floor space clear of obstacles. Two soft, lightweight balls (plastic, foam, or fabric). Parent and child standing facing each other with several feet of space between them.
How it works
The 3-step guide, with what to look for at each step, is for signed-in parents.
What this develops
- MilestoneBalances on one foot unsupportedBody· 2.8y–3y· core
- MilestoneShows increasing control over an object in pushing, patting, throwing, catching or kicking it.Body· 3.3y–5y· core· Steps 2, 3
- MilestoneBalances on one foot for two secondsBody· 3.5y–4.2y· core
- MilestoneKicks a ball forwardBody· 2.2y–3y· stretch· Step 3
- MilestoneCatches after a bounceBody· 4y–5y· stretch
Visual example
Coming soon