Weighted Ball Target Toss
Use soft, weighted balls to throw at specific targets (like buckets or painted spots) taped to the floor or wall. This provides satisfying proprioceptive feedback and improves accuracy.
- Takes
- 30 min–1 hr
- Your setup
- 5 min prep
- Ages
- Ages 4 and up
- Mess
- No mess
- Cost
- $$
- Where
- Indoors
How to do it
- 1Set up targets at varying distances.
- 2Establish clear rules for throwing (e.g., stay behind the line, retrieve the ball after three throws).
- 3Encourage the child to notice the feeling of the ball in their hands and the force required for different distances.
- 4Keep the activity low-pressure and focus on the movement process rather than just the score.
What they're practising
- Proprioceptive Input
- Gross Motor Skills
- Focus and Aim
- Self-Correction