by Neetu | May 31, 2021 | Manthan
Learning Outcome
Get familiarized with the ball and different movement patterns keeping it in and follow all directions and use equipment appropriately.
Activity Description
Roll the ball up the body using 2/1 hand
Hold the ball in 1 hand (palm up) with an outstretched arm, move the hand around the body keeping the ball balanced on the hand
Bounce ball continuously using 2/1/alternate hands, varying height
Pass ball from hand to hand, increasing width of arms gradually
Pick up a rolling ball. Roll ball, run after in, and pick it up.
In pairs one moves the ball around on hand, other tries to knock it off
In pairs rolling ball to each other try to receive the ball first with 2 hands than with one. Rollback
Required Material
4 Boundary cone, Beach ball/Plastic basketball
by Neetu | May 31, 2021 | Manthan
Learning Outcome
This activity develops coordination and balance as kids try to imitate the movements of their parents or play partners. (Balance, Run, Skip, Hop, Jump, Agility)
Activity Description
In Mirror Mirror, two partners face each other. One person is the “mirror master” and makes body movements. The other person must copy or “mirror” the movements.
For the first try, stand facing your child with a small space between you.
As you wave your arms, jump, step, wiggle, bend, or otherwise move, your child must try to “mirror” your movement.
After your child has imitated you for a few minutes, let your child be the mirror master.
Try different fundamental movements such as hopping, jumping, spinning, skipping, and running on the spot.
Variations
Try different movement themes – the mirror master can imagine he or she is a hockey player, a firefighter, James Bond, or anyone else who does a lot of moving.
Required Material
4 Boundary cone
by Neetu | May 31, 2021 | Manthan
Learning Outcome
This activity develops hand-eye coordination and timing while using a simple racquet (i.e., striking tool). These skills also transfer to striking with a bat or stick.
Activity Description
Blow up a balloon of the “round” type.
Inflate to medium or medium-low pressure, so the balloon “floats” a little bit but not too much.
Create simple “tennis racquets” by taping a paint stir stick to the back of each paper plate.
Hang the string or ribbon horizontally about one meter above the floor between two chairs, or between bookshelves or countertops. This is your “net”.
Using your racquets, hit the balloon back and forth across the net with your child or children.
If someone allows the balloon to touch the floor on their side, the person on the other side of the net scores a point.
Play the first person to 5 points, and then start again.
Your racquets are not allowed to cross over the top of the net.
You are allowed to touch the balloon more than once on your side if necessary.
Variations
If you have more than one child or more than one adult, try playing a fun family tournament where family members take turns playing each other
Required Material
4 Boundary cone, Open space, preferably indoor, Balloons (round type), Piece of string or ribbon 3-5 meters, Scotch tape or masking tape, Paper plates, Paint stir sticks, Duct tape
by Neetu | May 31, 2021 | Manthan
Learning Outcome
This activity develops leg coordination, balance, and gross motor control in the lower body. These skills transfer to sports and activities that involve dynamic balance and rhythmical movement (e.g., soccer, basketball, volleyball, racquet sports, martial arts, dance).
Activity Description
Inflate a round balloon to low pressure so it is not too hard or likely to pop.
Find a large indoor or outdoor space free of obstacles.
Practice kicking the balloon with your toddler.
If the balloon is kicked high into the air, try to catch it with your hands.
Variations
• Tie a long string to the balloon and hang it from a doorframe or a tree. The balloon should hang about 5cm above the ground.
Required Material
Boundary cone, soccer, basketball, volleyball, racquet sports, martial arts, dance).
by Neetu | May 31, 2021 | Manthan
Learning Outcome
This activity develops hand-eye coordination and timing while using a simple bat (i.e., striking tool). These skills also transfer to striking with a racquet or stick.
Activity Description
Inflate the balloon until it is relatively hard.
Show your toddler how to hit the balloon around the room with the cardboard tube.
Allow your toddler to have fun hitting the balloon around the room in any manner they like.
TIP: You don’t need to “coach” any batting or hitting technique.
Variations
• If you have two cardboard tubes, try to take turns hitting the balloon to each other while keeping the balloon in the air.
Required Material
4 Boundary cone, Indoor space free of obstacles and valuable breakables such as lamps, pictures, and plants, Large round balloon, Empty cardboard tube from wrapping paper, noodle
by Neetu | May 31, 2021 | Manthan
Learning Outcome
Walking in different directions and at different levels, time, and energy (softly/heavily), and using different body parts (body awareness).
Activity Description
The coach takes their group around a defined area on a walking journey, which could include walking:
• to touch all four boundaries
• forwards, backward, sideways
• along a line, in a curved/zigzag pathway
• low/tall on toes and then on heels, fast/slow for big steps and then small steps
• with knees lifted high in front
• with legs kicked out straight in front
• on the spot
• with arms pushed above head, out to sides, forwards
Switch leaders after a set period.
Can you see …?
• relaxed, easy walking
• opposite arm and leg action
You could ask …
What are some of the different ways you could walk as part of the walking journey?
Variations
Increase number: Work in pairs or larger groups.
Modify activity: Walk together as a loose group, still following the leader.
Required Material
4 Boundary cone
