Rainbow DuraCoat Itty Coated-Foam Balls

DuraCoat puts 3 layers of coating over Itty's premium foam to ensure it is pick-proof and lasts longer than similar coated-foam balls. The unique coating gives the balls superior tack for enhanced grip, making them easier to catch and throw.

Choose Low-Bounce with a softer foam for younger students, or High-Bounce with a denser foam for livelier play. Both are 3.5" dia and come in Sets of 12.

15 Fundamental Movement Skill Activities Using Rainbow DuraCoat Itty Coated-Foam Balls

The Rainbow DuraCoat Itty Coated-Foam Balls are small (2.75" dia), ultra-lightweight, and easy to grip, with a soft, durable coating that resists wear and tear. Their compact size is perfect for younger students developing hand control or for older students practicing precision skills like tossing, juggling, and rolling. These balls are ideal for teaching fine motor manipulation, accuracy, and coordination in a safe, low-impact way. Their vibrant rainbow colors also make it easy to organize teams and visually cue students during games.

Below are 15 original and skill-building physical education activities using Rainbow DuraCoat Itty Balls. These activities promote fundamental movement skills for all ages and group sizes, focusing on object control, coordination, balance, and locomotor movement.

1. Itty Bitty Toss & Catch: Students toss the small ball in the air and catch it with one or both hands. Progress by using only the non-dominant hand. Builds hand-eye coordination and catching skills.

2. Color Match Dash: Spread cones matching the ball colors around the gym. Students race to place their matching Itty Ball into the same-colored cone. Reinforces color recognition and running.

3. Pinch & Pass Relay: Students pass the ball using only fingertips (no palm contact), relay-style. Develops fine motor strength and cooperation.

4. Scoop-n-Score Challenge: Using plastic scoopers, students scoop and toss the ball into a target hoop. Promotes coordination and accuracy.

5. Itty Bitty Juggle Jam: Students try to juggle 2 or 3 balls using one or both hands. Begin with partner toss juggling. Builds coordination and timing.

6. Rainbow Wall Roll: Students roll the ball at a low angle to hit a wall target or tape mark. Encourages accuracy in rolling and tracking movement.

7. Underhand Precision Toss: Students underhand toss the ball at cones or pins. Use smaller targets to increase challenge. Builds underhand throwing skills and focus.

8. Itty Bitty Tower Toss: Stack cups or cones and toss the ball to knock them over. Points for how many items fall. Encourages aim and object manipulation.

9. Seated Scoop-n-Roll: Students sit on the floor and roll the ball to a partner’s cone or hoop. Develops rolling accuracy and body control from low positions.

10. Target Tap Toss: Tape color targets to the wall. Students try to toss their matching-colored ball onto the corresponding target. Reinforces color matching and throwing accuracy.

11. Non-Dominate Knockdown: Students use only their non-dominant hand to toss and knock down small cones. Promotes bilateral coordination and focus.

12. Roll & Retrieve Races: Students roll the ball across the gym and then run to retrieve it before it crosses a boundary line. Combines rolling, sprinting, and timing.

13. Itty Bitty Yoga Balance: Students hold yoga poses while balancing the ball on a knee, elbow, or head. Encourages creative balance and stillness.

14. Toe Tap Toss: Students tap the ball up using only their toes and catch it in their hands. Builds foot-eye coordination and motor planning.

15. Itty Bitty Bullseye: Create a bullseye target on the wall or floor using tape. Students toss their ball trying to hit the center. Assign points to each ring. Develops aim, scoring strategy, and control.