Outdoors

Throw a ball in the garden

Age range: 1–4 years

Duration
15 min
Location
Outside
Category
Outdoors
Type
Activity

How to try it

Stand a short way from your child in an open space and toss a big soft ball. Let them throw it back, aim for a bucket, or chase it, and step back as they get the hang of it.

Materials

  • Large soft ball
  • Bucket

Safety note

Play in an open space away from roads, use a soft ball, and stay close.

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Why it matters

Throwing and catching big balls builds arm strength and the timing of hand and eye.

Benefit

Throwing and catching

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