Rainbow AnimalBall Coated-Foam Balls

Designed for fun and versatility, each soft, medium-bounce ball features a unique animal graphic and name, including a bear, penguin, snake, turtle, alligator, kangaroo, duck, monkey, caterpillar, narwhal, crab, and frog ball. These balls add an exciting new twist to classic games, incorporating animal identification, movement-based play, and creative grouping options.

Whether you're organizing relay races or interactive learning activities, these animal-themed foam balls provide endless possibilities for active fun! Perfect for gym class, recess, or activity stations, the soft foam construction ensures safe play, while the bright colors and engaging printed animal designs keep students engaged. Coating helps protect the foam, keeping it ready for game after game. The 6-3/4" diameter makes them easy to grip and throw for kids of all ages.

15 Rainbow Animalball Coated Foam Balls Activity Ideas

The Rainbow Animalball Coated Foam Balls feature a soft, easy-grip coating with fun animal designs that increase engagement and confidence, especially for younger students. Their tactile surface and bright visuals make catching, throwing, and tracking easier, helping students build fundamental movement skills in a fun and non-intimidating way. These activities combine imaginative play with skill development across all movement categories.

1. Animal Adventure Toss: Students toss and catch their Animalball while moving like the animal shown on their ball, building coordination and locomotor skills.

2. Safari Scatter Catch: Toss balls into the air and call out an animal; students must find and catch the matching Animalball.

3. Jungle Journey Dribble: Students dribble their Animalball (hand or foot) through cones while mimicking animal movements.

4. Zoo Keeper Target Throw: Students throw Animalballs into Gopher Hoop Disc Targets labeled as animal habitats.

5. Bounce & Pounce: Students bounce their ball and catch it after one bounce, like a pouncing predator.

6. Animal Balance Bash: Students balance the ball on different body parts while moving carefully across space.

7. Penguin Pass Parade: Students waddle and pass their ball with partners, emphasizing controlled passing.

8. Kangaroo Jump Catch: Students jump forward and catch a tossed Animalball, focusing on timing and landing.

9. Sloth Slow-Mo Toss: Students perform slow-motion throws and catches to emphasize control and technique.

10. Flamingo Balance Throw: Students stand on one foot while tossing and catching their Animalball.

11. Eagle Eye Targeting: Students aim long-distance throws into targets, focusing on accuracy.

12. Crab Walk Carry: Students crab walk while balancing the ball on their stomach.

13. Animal Tag Toss: Play tag; tagged students must successfully throw and catch their ball three times to rejoin.

14. Parrot Partner Passing: Students mimic each other’s passes and catches in pairs.

15. Animal Relay Roundup: Teams perform different animal movements while carrying or passing the ball.