The Stocking Wrecking Ball
Purpose
This activity turns your child into a playful construction worker! By wearing a stocking with a ball on their head, they use their whole body to knock over block towers. It is a fantastic way to help them understand where their body is in space. Moving their head and torso to aim the wrecking ball builds strong tummy and back muscles. It also challenges their balance as they move in new ways. Your little one will love the excitement of the crash while they work on their focus. It is a fun, high-energy game that feels like a party in the living room!
Activity Steps
Steps:
- Place a tennis ball into the toe of a long stocking.
- Slide the open end of the stocking over your child’s head like a hat.
- The stocking should hang down with the ball near their chest or waist.
- Use masking tape to mark a small circle on the floor for your child to stand in.
- Help your child build three tall towers using the blocks just outside the circle.
- Ask your child to keep their feet inside the tape circle.
- Challenge them to swing their body and head to make the ball hit the towers.
- Cheer as the blocks tumble down and then build them up again!
Safety Tip:
Ensure your child is in a clear area away from sharp furniture. Adult supervision is required to ensure the stocking does not cover the child’s face or eyes.
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