Outdoor Summer OT Activity: Sponge Ball Toss
This easy summer activity is perfect for hot days and helps build coordination, motor planning, and body awareness through play!
What you need:
A few sponges
Rubber bands or string
A bucket of water
How to make it:
Cut sponges into strips and tie them together in the middle to create a soft “sponge ball.” Soak them in water and get ready to play!
Ways to play:
Toss back and forth
Aim at targets or buckets
Play relay races
Squeeze water into cups or containers
Try throwing with one hand and catching with two
Skills being targeted:
Hand strength
Bilateral coordination
Visual motor skills
Motor planning
Core strength and balance
Sensory regulation through water play
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