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Ball Figure Eight

Pass a small ball around the knees in a figure eight.

Age
age 5+
Duration
2-4 min

What you need

  • Small ballor a beanbag

How to play

  1. Take a small ball or beanbag, feet shoulder width apart.
  2. Pass the ball around the right knee, through the legs, around the left knee.
  3. That makes a lazy eight around the knees.
  4. 10 slow rounds, then change direction.

Make it harder

  • While walking slowly.
  • With a beanbag balanced on the head.
  • Without looking down.

What your child practices

  • Both hands
  • Motor planning
  • Body awareness

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