Kids love to throw, and because it's an activity that promotes hand-eye coordination and provides much-needed upper body exercise, you should let them practice throwing whenever possible. But don't expect accuracy just yet! Children progress from throwing in a downward direction to a two-hand underhand throw to a one-hand underhand throw to a one-hand overhand throw. And they throw for distance before throwing for accuracy.

Begin by providing foam or yarn balls and challenging your child to practice throwing them at the outside of the house (a target that's hard to miss!). He also can practice throwing beanbags or balls into a large box or trash barrel, standing as close as he needs to.

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