Illustration coming soonThe Ball Rolls Back
Malky sits on the rug. Mommy sits close, facing her. A big soft ball rests by Malky's knees.
Malky pushes the ball. Roll, roll. Mommy stops it with her hands. "My turn," says Mommy.
Mommy rolls the ball back, slowly. It touches Malky's knees. Malky puts both hands on it.
Malky pushes again. The ball rolls to Mommy. Mommy smiles. "Here it comes." The ball rolls back.
Activity 1
Who sits facing Malky?
Activity 2
What rolls between them?
Activity 3
A grown-up says "roll, roll." Listen or copy.
Activity 4
Who stops the first roll?
Activity 5
A grown-up rolls a large soft ball slowly across a clear floor. Watch or join.
Activity 6
What touches Malky's knees?
Activity 7
Use both hands to hold a safe large ball, or watch.
Activity 8
Who rolls the ball back?
Grown-up notes and answers
1. Mommy.
2. A big soft ball.
3. Any comfortable response.
4. Mommy.
5. Adult stays beside the child, clears obstacles, and chooses a ball too large to swallow.
6. The ball.
7. Optional; no catching demand.
8. Mommy.