Movement
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PHOTO JOSIE DESMARAIS, THE PRESS
Whether throwing a ball, a snowball, a pocket of sand or even a ball of yarn, the movement is the same and can be broken down into a few simple steps.
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PHOTO JOSIE DESMARAIS, THE PRESS
First, we swing backwards the arm holding the object we want to throw. Then take a step forward with the opposite leg.
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PHOTO JOSIE DESMARAIS, THE PRESS
We then swing the arm forward and let go of the object, pointing to where we want to direct it.
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The game
PHOTO JOSIE DESMARAIS, THE PRESS
Before repeating your throws, you leave room for your creativity.
To repeat his throws, we prepare some targets that we will try to reach. Outside, you can draw circles in the snow with food coloring mixed with water. Inside, you can make targets out of old cardboard boxes or large sheets of construction paper while letting your imagination run wild.
Why develop this skill?
The different forms of throwing allow children to develop their hand and eye coordination. These exercises can also help them judge distances better and are essential for many sports and activities. You don’t become a baseball, basketball or dodgeball champion without practicing throwing.
The activities presented in this section were created by Champions for Life, whose mission is to help preschool and elementary school children develop their physical literacy. Thank you to the students of the École des Marguerites, in Montreal, who showed us the different movements.