Ball skills open up a world of sport and activities that are enjoyable and life-enhancing for all children. Too often concerns about space and safety, storage and finance deny children the opportunities to practise, both at home and in the nursery. But all these perceived difficulties can be overcome by using simple equipment such as balls made from rolled-up socks!
When advising parents on ball-skills activities or planning them in your nursery, remember:
Try the activities suggested opposite and below with individual or small groups of children in your setting.
Generally, under-twos need to concentrate on the eye-tracking, co-ordination and manipulative skills needed for more mature ball skills.
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