Ball rolling chase
1–2 yearsEmotional WellbeingMaterials: Soft ball
Sit on the floor with your child and roll a ball back and forth. Then roll it away and encourage them to chase after it. Let them bring it back and try rolling it themselves. This simple game gets them moving while practicing coordination and turn-taking.
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How to Do This Activity
Sit on the floor with your child and roll a ball back and forth. Then roll it away and encourage them to chase after it. Let them bring it back and try rolling it themselves. This simple game gets them moving while practicing coordination and turn-taking.
Why It Works
Physical activity produces immediate positive effects on brain function and development. Research demonstrates that acute physical activity significantly improves cognitive outcomes in children (de Greeff et al., 2018). Ball games combine multiple motor skills including reaching, grasping, and locomotion while keeping activity playful and engaging.
Tips for Parents
Use a soft, lightweight ball that is easy for small hands to grasp.
Celebrate their efforts to roll the ball, even if it does not go far. The movement matters most.
Materials Needed
Soft ball
Learning Methods
Hands-On ExplorationMontessori Practical Life Activities
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