Fun Ball Exercise

Here's a fun move to do with the ball that not only strengthens the hands and fingers but is also a great brain fitness move:

Playing the Ball

Hold the ball with all ten fingers on it. We are going to number the fingers. The thumbs are #1, pointers are #2, middle fingers are #3, ring fingers are #4 and the little fingers are #5.

When you call out a number between one and five, the participants press that finger into the ball. You can give participants turns calling out numbers, if you'd like. After they get comfortable with the numbers, you can start to play songs, if desired.

Play simple songs on your "Ball Piano". Here's an example:

Frere Jacques

1 2 3 1 - 1 2 3 1- 3 4 5- 3 4 5 - 5 5 3 1 - 5 5 3 1 - 5 4 3 2 - 1

Merrily We Roll Along

This one is a little harder- The thumbs are still #1

Right Hand - 3 2 1 2 -3 3 3 - 2 2 2 - 3 5 5

Left Hand - 3 4 5 4 - 3 3 3 -4 4 3 4 - 5

Have fun and let me know how it goes!

Thought for the day:

People are like a piece of paper on which everyone they meet leaves a mark. What marks will you leave today?