Throughout childhood, most children enjoy playing with balls. One of the earliest games that we can play with babies and toddlers is to roll a ball across to them. This simple game can help support a range of skills as well as spark an interest in ball games.
WHEN AND HOW
Babies need to be able to sit up unsupported before you can play this game with them. This means that most babies will be between seven and ten months old when you first introduce it. Sitting up without support allows babies to participate.
To play this game, you will need to clear an area of the floor. If you work with several children, you may also find that other children will want to join in, so be ready to include them. A good tip is to have more than one ball.
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