Skill· 19mo–21mo· 2 min

Bouncing, kicking, and throwing the ball

This helps reinforce gross motor skills by playing with balls. Begin this activity by asking your child to sit on one side of the room while you sit on the other. Explain that you will be playing to throw, kick, and bounce a ball. First, throw him the ball so he

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What you'll need

You'll need a ball. This helps reinforce gross motor skills by playing with balls.

How it works

  1. 1~30s

    Alright, let's get started! The purpose of this activity is to reinforce gross motor skills by playing with balls. Therefore, we will be exercising the physical developmental area, specifically your toddler's gross motor skills. To complete this activity, you will need a ball. you, watch your child closely — I'd love to hear what you notice about how they responds.

    Watch for: Little One bounc a ball on the floor.

  2. 2~30s

    Great, now let's try the next part. Begin by asking your child to sit on one side of the room while you sit on the other. Explain that you will be playing to throw, kick and bounce the ball. First, throw him or her the ball so he or she can catch it and then ask him or her to throw it back. Tell me what your child does — any reaction counts!

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

  3. 3~30s

    One more thing to try. Now, kick the ball toward him or her and encourage your toddler to repeat the same action. Afterward, show him or her how to throw the ball to you by bouncing it on the floor and invite him or her to try the same action. During this exercise, observe your toddler, cordonately throws and catches the ball. Use Kimidu to stimulate growth in your child every day. How does your child handle this? What do you see?

    Watch for: Little One thi helps reinforce gross motor skills by playing with balls.

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