Activity: Throwing and Catching
Materials Needed:
Soft beanbags
Target (optional)
Let’s Get Started:
1. One of the best ways to teach children throwing and catching is to use beanbags. Beanbags don’t roll away and soft beanbags allow for safe activity without injury.
2. For children just learning this skill, have them choose a target. An actual beanbag toss game could be used, or the target can even be as simple as just a spot on the wall.
3. Allow the child to practice tossing the beanbag at the target.
4. When each child has practiced, pair the children and allow them to try to throw the bag directly into their partner’s hands. The partner will try to catch the bag.
5. When the children are able to catch the bag regularly, move them to soft sponge balls. They will roll, but the child should be familiar with catching by this point.
Product Recommendations:
E-Z Catch Beanbags - Set of 8
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