Ball Exploration

Support toddlers’ movement, curiosity, and early problem-solving with this ready-to-use Ball Exploration curriculum guide. This resource helps teachers, caregivers, and parents create engaging experiences where children roll, toss, chase, and experiment with balls through playful, hands-on exploration.
 
Inside this guide, you’ll find:
A suggested 4-week exploration plan
Simple, open-ended activities using balls, ramps, baskets, paint, and water
Invitations that support gross motor development, coordination, and spatial awareness
Opportunities for children to explore movement, speed, gravity, and cause-and-effect
Recommended materials, vocabulary, books, and songs
Extension ideas to deepen and repeat learning experiences
 
Perfect for toddler classrooms, daycare programs, and home learning, this guide makes it easy to introduce engaging movement-based exploration through play.