Learning Activities

Roll a Ball

Summary

  • Age: Age 3
  • Time: 15-20 minutes
  • Materials: Maxi Bloks, a ball

Developmental Benefit

Gross Motor Skills

Instructions

  • Build the base of the archway with two sets of 2x2 blocks.
  • On top of each one, connect 2x1 blocks, followed by 1x1 blocks.
  • Connect the two sides of the archway with two 1x4 blocks, locked by another 1x4 block.
  • Once the archway is complete, take an appropriate ball and watch your child Roll-a- Ball through it.
  • To practice motor skills and increase challenge, remove blocks from each side, shortening the archway. You can also back your child up to present a farther target.

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