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Cup and Ball Catch
Catching the ball trains hand and eye to work together and teaches good timing.
Grab this
- A paper cup
- String
- Tape
- A pom-pom or foil ball
Do it in 3 steps
1
Tape one end of the string inside the cup.
2
Tie or tape the ball to the other end.
3
Swing the ball up and try to catch it in the cup!
DO IT WITH MEYour turn! Beat the clock.
Press start, then put the screen down and build. We'll cheer when time is up.
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⭐ Bonus round
How many catches in a row can you get?
🧠 Why it works
Catching the ball trains hand and eye to work together and teaches good timing.
A grown up should be nearby for every challenge. Clean up together when you are done.
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