April 16, 2026
Leyla Johnson has been showing her ES kindergarten physical education students how to use implements in class! These include items like balls, beanbags, jump ropes, rackets or hoops.
There’s lots of important reasons why using implements are important for these little ones!
Implements help children develop manipulative skills such as throwing, catching, striking and kicking, which are among core motor skills.
Using items like balls or rackets requires children to track objects, time their movements, and adjust their body position—critical skills for both athletic and everyday tasks.
Using implements involves following directions, problem solving and understanding “cause and effect,” which support brain development.
Working with objects helps children understand where their body is in space and how to control their movements safely and effectively.
Mastering new equipment helps young children feel capable and proud, further develops social skills, helps prepare them for later physical education work….and is fun!
There’s lots of important reasons why using implements are important for these little ones!
Implements help children develop manipulative skills such as throwing, catching, striking and kicking, which are among core motor skills.
Using items like balls or rackets requires children to track objects, time their movements, and adjust their body position—critical skills for both athletic and everyday tasks.
Using implements involves following directions, problem solving and understanding “cause and effect,” which support brain development.
Working with objects helps children understand where their body is in space and how to control their movements safely and effectively.
Mastering new equipment helps young children feel capable and proud, further develops social skills, helps prepare them for later physical education work….and is fun!