Children love the feeling of propelling an object away from their body and watching where it goes. The overhand throw is a required movement in many children’s games. In order for your child to enjoy and be successful in playing games he/she must develop skill in throwing.

Give your child the opportunity to practice the skill of throwing overhand. At this developmental age children should focus on throwing “hard” at a target. This will enable him to go through the full range of the throwing motion.

This game improves your child’s ability to focus and use directed movement!

Steps:

1. Draw a target on outdoor pavement. Alternatively you can use a plastic bucket or rag cloth

2. Soak sponges in the bucket of water and aim them at the center of the target

3. For older/ more advanced children, you can use a point system to score the 'wins'!