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Fun for Kids: Batting Practice

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For ages 3-7 years

Here’s a simple activity that can keep a child amused for long periods while increasing her focusing skills and eye-hand coordination.

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Batting Practice

Materials

Directions

Hang a ball or balloon from a low tree branch so that it’s at the right height for your child to hit with a bat. A ball can be put inside a torn pair of pantyhose or net bag and hung.

Use a rolled up newspaper or stick for a bat and let your child whack away!

Barbara Sher M.A.,O.T.R, an occupational therapist and author of nine books on children’s games. Titles include EARLY INTERVENTION GAMES SPIRIT GAMES and EXTRAORDINARY PLAY WITH ORDINARY THINGS [1].

 

Illustration of children playing batting practice with balloons and sticks.

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