Drop the Ball

Baby At the Park

A fun outside game is “Drop the Ball.” Give your child a safe object to hold onto and drop, like a ball or a crumbled piece of paper. If you pick it up, they will drop it again. “Down it falls. Up it comes.” Keep up the game with new objects!

See what your child is learning

Building your child’s ability to use their hands is important. They will use this ability at home, at play, and at school. In addition, they’re learning to pay attention and to have self-control—also key skills for life.


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