Skill· 3y–4y· 3 min
Overhead Bowling Challenge
Parent sets up a simple bowling game where child throws a ball over their head to knock down pins. The agent coaches the parent to observe whole-arm coordination, balance during throwing motion, and stepping patterns — building gross motor skills through playful target practice.
Free to do together whenever you like.
What you'll need
Open space for throwing. 3-5 lightweight pins or water bottles set up as targets. Soft ball appropriate for child's hand size. Clear throwing path with no obstacles.
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· Step 1
- MilestoneLarge-ball overhead throwBody· 4y–5y· core
- MilestoneExperiments with different ways of moving.Body· 3.3y–5y· stretch· Step 3
- MilestoneWhole-body coordinated throwBody· 4y–5y· stretch
Visual example
Coming soon