Wee Steamers: Good Catch!
“Good Catch!” could easily become your toddler’s favorite Wee Steamers episode! Little athletes will have a fun time comparing balls of various sizes and learning how they’re used in play. Join early childhood educator, Sheila Kerwin, as she highlights key math and science concepts embedded in this playful episode.
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CATEGORY:science |
GRADE LEVEL:early childhood |
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Catch the Ball
Build your budding athletes’ large motor and eye-hand coordination skills with a basic catch and throw game, using a mini soccer ball or similar ball. Begin with short distances, and gradually increase the distance between players. https://babysparks.com/2020/04/06/catching-a-ball-a-fundamental-toddler-milestone/
Kickball Game
Strengthen your mini ballplayers’ physical coordination, large motor skills, and estimations skills with a simple kickball game in which partners kick a standard kickball back and forth. Children will enjoy the continuous role change of kicking and catching the ball, and improving their aim with practice! https://blog.kinedu.com/motor-milestones-kicking-a-ball/
DIY Bowling Game
Help your mini bowlers expand eye-hand coordination, rolling, and coordination skills as they knock over various objects with small plastic balls or tennis balls. The immediate cause-and-effect information in a bowling game also builds pride and accomplishment! https://thanksmommyblog.com/diy-bowling-game/
Pendulum Ball
Create a pendulum made from a tennis ball and yarn, string or stocking. Encourage children to first swing the ball back and forth to each other. As they build their coordination skills, invite them to knock over empty cups, bottles and similar objects. This target game improve eye-hand coordination, estimation, and aiming skills! https://www.myteachingcupboard.com/blog/the-trajectory-schema
Cup and Ball Capture Game
Grow your children’s skills in eye-hand coordination, timing, velocity, and distance with this active game! One player rolls a ball to their partner, who catches it by covering the ball with a plastic cup. Change roles to give players a chance to play the game from both the “roll” and “capture/catch” perspectives.
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Doodle Lou's Ball Painting Art
Kids are sure to enjoy Doodle Lou's "Ball Painting Art," a fun activity that combines art and science! Click the CRAFT tab to download.
