Play
gross motor
Ball Roll and Chase
Best Age
Best Age
wk 20–65
Category
Play
Audio Track & Sing-Along Available in BabyNook
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About this play
Rolling a soft ball back and forth is a foundational game for babies and toddlers. It teaches turn-taking, tracks moving objects, and builds the crawling or walking motivation to chase and retrieve the ball.
How to do it (Step by step)
- Sit facing your baby and roll a soft ball gently toward them.
- Encourage them to roll or kick it back to you.
- Celebrate when they crawl or walk to chase after it.