Skill· 19mo–21mo· 2 min

The Crazy Balls

This helps exercise balance and gross motor skills by throwing and catching balls. Begin this activity by placing a box three meters away from your child. Show her how to throw balls towards the box, and then allow her to try. When you have thrown all the balls, ask your child to pi

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What you'll need

You'll need a box, balls. This helps exercise balance and gross motor skills by throwing and catching balls.

How it works

  1. 1~30s

    Alright, let's get started! The purpose of this activity is to exercise balance and grow motor skills by throwing and catching balls. Therefore, we'll be focusing on the physical developmental area, specifically throwing and catching. To complete this activity, you will need a box and balls. you, watch your child closely — I'd love to hear what you notice about how they responds.

    Watch for: Little One throw a ball overhand within 10 feet (3 meters).

  2. 2~30s

    Great, now let's try the next part. Begin by placing the box three meters away from your child. Show him or her how to throw the balls towards the box and then allow him or her to try. When you have thrown all the balls, ask your child to pick them up and repeat the exercise. Tell me what your child does — any reaction counts!

    Watch for: Little One retrieve items after throwing them.

  3. 3~30s

    One more thing to try. Don't worry if your kid can't do this at first. The important part is that he or she has fun while you continue stimulating his or her throwing abilities. During this activity, your child will be reinforcing his or her balance and grow motor skills. Use Caneta to stimulate growth in your child every day. How does your child handle this? What do you see?

    Watch for: Little One try to catch a ball by extending their arms forward.

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