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 an awareness of throwing an object for a purpose

 eye control in focusing on a moving object

 enhancement of the sense of touch

 further development of eye-hand coordination

Locate the sock ball that was used in the week 6 activity or make a new one. Allow the baby to hold and feel the sock ball. Take the sock ball gently from the baby and throw it a short distance. Make sure that it is within the baby’s eye view. Retrieve the sock ball and throw it again. Then give the sock ball to the baby and encourage him to throw it. Help him to try to aim and throw the ball. Praise the baby for any positive attempt that he makes. This will motivate him to want to continue. Repeat this activity at various times.

At another time during the week sit on the floor facing the baby and throw the sock ball gently to him. Does he reach and grab for the sock ball or does he just let it fall? Encourage him to get the ball and throw it to you. He may want to hold the ball, but try to encourage him to throw or give you the ball. Praise him for any attempt that he makes. Try to avoid saying, ‘No, no, watch Mother.’You can say instead,‘I throw the sock ball this way. Can you throw it like that to me?’Then give the baby the sock ball. He may just look at it or put it down. If this occurs, stop the activity and try again later. With practice, the baby will learn to coordinate and be able to throw the ball. However, the ability to aim accurately will come later. This activity is primarily designed to stimulate the baby to develop an interest in throwing for a purpose. At this age, babies enjoy throwing and dropping objects for no special reason.