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gross motor
Ball Kick & Chase
Best Age
Best Age
wk 78–104
Category
Play
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About this play
Kicking and chasing a ball brings together balance, coordination, and the joyful gross-motor energy of toddlerhood. Standing on one leg to kick is a real test of balance, while chasing a rolling ball builds running coordination. It is also wonderfully social — a simple game of roll-and-kick teaches turn-taking too.
How to do it (Step by step)
- Roll a soft ball gently toward your toddler.
- Encourage them to kick it back, then chase it.
- Take turns and count the kicks together.