Funfair Ball Toss: A Fun Toddler Game To Boost Gross Motor Skills
Bring the fun of the fair to your home with this fun ball tossing game, helping boost fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination.
Suitable for ages:
3+ years
Recommended group size:
2-6 children
Activity Time:
20-30 minutes
Areas of development
Physical Development, Communication & Language, Mathematics
Set up time:
5 minutes
Clean up time:
5 minutes
What you need:
- Ping Pong Balls (Or Small Sized Balls)
- Jam Jars (Or Containers Like Bowls, Cups and Even Saucepans)
- Paper Or Whiteboard
- Pen Or Washable Marker Pen
What to do:
- Line Up Jars: Arrange the jam jars or containers in a row, starting from the largest to the smallest.
- Get Your Balls Ready: Gather your set of balls ready to throw.
- Throw the Balls: Ask the children to stand behind a line and take turns trying to throw the balls into your targets.
- Score Points: Award points based on jar size – the smaller the jar, the higher the points.
- Keep Track: Use a whiteboard or paper to keep score and celebrate everyone's efforts at the end!
Tip!
This is a great chance to introduce simple mathematical concepts. Encourage children to help you keep score and talk about taking turns.
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