{"product_id":"kids-plastic-soccer-balls-red-yellow-blue-green","title":"Plastic Soccer Balls (red, yellow, blue, green) - Set of 4 or 12 with Carry Bag","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGet children moving, kicking, throwing and playing together with these colourful \u003cstrong\u003e9-inch plastic soccer balls\u003c\/strong\u003e, available as a set of four or a larger set of 12 with a convenient carry bag.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lightweight balls are approximately \u003cstrong\u003e23 cm in diameter\u003c\/strong\u003e, making them suitable for young children to hold, roll, kick, throw and catch during supervised active play.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith four bright colours—red, yellow, blue and green—the balls can also be used for colour recognition, sorting, team games and teacher-led movement activities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose the smaller four-ball set for home use or a compact classroom activity kit. Select the 12-ball set with carry bag for preschools, nursery schools, sports programmes and larger group activities.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eRecommended for children aged 12 months and older.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eChoose Your Set\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSet of 4 Balls\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncludes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 × Red plastic soccer ball\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 × Yellow plastic soccer ball\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 × Blue plastic soccer ball\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 × Green plastic soccer ball\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis smaller set is ideal for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHome play\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall preschool groups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColour-learning activities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBasic throwing and catching practice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndividual movement stations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSet of 12 Balls with Carry Bag\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncludes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3 × Red plastic soccer balls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3 × Yellow plastic soccer balls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3 × Blue plastic soccer balls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3 × Green plastic soccer balls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 × Carry bag for 12 balls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe larger set is ideal for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePreschools and nursery schools\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGroup sport activities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMovement and gross-motor programmes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTeam games\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutdoor play areas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoaches and activity instructors\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDevelopmental Benefits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlaying with balls may help children develop:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGross motor skills\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-eye coordination\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFoot-eye coordination\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBalance and body control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpatial awareness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTiming and reaction skills\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThrowing and catching confidence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKicking and rolling skills\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColour recognition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSocial interaction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTurn-taking and teamwork\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eActivity Ideas\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRoll and Retrieve\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRoll the ball towards the child and encourage them to stop, collect or roll it back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKicking Practice\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlace the ball a short distance in front of the child and encourage them to kick it towards a target.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThrow and Catch\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBegin with short distances and gentle underarm throws. Increase the distance as the child becomes more confident.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eColour Instructions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse the different ball colours for listening activities:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e“Find the red ball.”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e“Kick the blue ball.”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e“Place the yellow ball in the hoop.”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e“Roll the green ball to a friend.”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eColour Sorting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlace four baskets or marked areas on the ground and ask children to sort the balls according to colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTeam Games\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDivide children into red, yellow, blue and green teams for simple races, relays and movement games.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTarget Play\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEncourage children to roll, throw or kick the balls towards:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHoops\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuckets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGoals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMarked floor areas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMovement Circuit\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd the balls to an obstacle course where children must carry, roll, bounce or kick a ball between different stations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eStorage and Transport\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 12-ball option includes a carry bag designed to keep the balls together and make them easier to transport between classrooms, play areas and sports fields.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe carry bag is not included with the four-ball set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eImportant\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep the balls away from sharp objects and excessive heat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThese are lightweight children’s play balls and should not be confused with regulation match soccer balls.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LaughSteps","offers":[{"title":"Set of 4 Balls","offer_id":51720032190693,"sku":null,"price":199.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Set of 12 Balls with Carry Bag","offer_id":51720032223461,"sku":null,"price":799.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/0171\/2613\/files\/Set-of-4-Balls-preschool.jpg?v=1786351614","url":"https:\/\/laughsteps.com\/products\/kids-plastic-soccer-balls-red-yellow-blue-green","provider":"LaughSteps","version":"1.0","type":"link"}