Materials: Soft items such as socks, washcloths, small stuffed animals, dish towels, and other small clothing items.
STEP 1
Tell your child that you can play games anytime, anywhere. Have your child help you collect small soft items, such as stuffed toys, socks, or even washcloths for this task.
STEP 2
Show your child how to make a ball with these items. Some items will be small enough to be a ball. Tell your child that you will now take turns tossing the soft item back and forth to each other.
STEP 3
Take turns tossing your ball with each other. Toss different items and see if they are smaller, larger, or the same. You can use your arms to make a “basket” and practice tossing your soft items into the hole.
MAKE IT EASIER:
Help your child develop their hand muscles by making a soft ball together. Some children may just wad up the item and hand it to you. That is fine!
EXTEND THE LEARNING:
Have your child count the number of times you toss your item back and forth. Can your child catch the item three times in a row? Count and see!