Discovery Crew
Episode 4
4–6 - Beginner
The Spider
Mastering Hand-Eye Coordination & Grip Strength
Develop catching, throwing, ball tracking, and grip strength using safe household objects.
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- Character
- Spider
- Skill
- Hand-eye coordination
- Badge
- SPIDER SKILLS
What She'll Practice
Core skillHand-eye coordination
SecondaryCatching / underhand throwing / grip strength
Sport linkBasketball, softball, baseball, and general ball skills
Movement cueSoft hands!
Builds hand-eye coordination, ball tracking, grip strength, fine-motor control, and underhand tossing mechanics.
Get Ready
EquipmentWater Bottle; Pillows; Small Object to Act as Ball
SpaceClear throwing area with a safe target
SafetyUse a soft ball or rolled-up socks and throw only toward a safe target away from people and breakable objects.
Main Challenge
ChallengeSpider Web
How to playPractice catching a soft object and tossing it underhand toward a safe household target.
After the Episode
Reinforce the skill once the video ends.
Keep Playing
Episode Homework
How to playToss a ball (or rolled-up socks!) underhand into your laundry bin. Try to make it three times in a row before bed.
Progress / Reward
Collect the fourth Golden Guardian map piece.