MARCH

This mont h we wil l :- Pract ice throwing underhand- Pract ice throwing overhand- Learn how to look BEFORE we

throw- Play throwing and catching

games with f riends

Throwing (1)Throwing takes balance, coordinat ion, st rength and f lexibilit y. Being good at throwing helps children feel comfortable joining in games with f riends.

Game Time:

Play t ime is t he best t ime!

Target Pract ice:

Tape pictures to the wall at various heights. Pictures can be of your child's favorite things (ex. dinosaurs) or of let ters or numbers. Have your child throw small balls or bean bags at the pictures.

March Madness:

Watch some college basketball with our child!

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Every day t asks t hat support t hrowing:Put t ing laundry in a hamper or washer/dryer:

Encourage your child to place an item of clothing into a hamper, washer or dryer. Rolled up socks are perfect to throw into a hamper or laundry basket . Challenge your child to a game to see who can get more socks into the hamper!

Cleaning up toys:

Encourage your child to gent ly toss toys into a bucket or toy box. Your child can throw the toy underhand or overhand. Be sure to discuss with your child which toys can be thrown and which cannot .

Wiping of f a table/counter or dust ing with a cloth:

This act ivit y helps build arm and core st rength which are both needed to support learning to throw.

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Helpful hints when teaching your child how to throw:

- As with catching, rolling is a great place to start- Try games that involve throwing with one hand and

some that involve throwing with two hands- Give your child choice in items to throw