Description
Inspired by the familiar ‘Simon Says’ play pattern and voiced by the fantastic Mr Tumble. Throw, kick or catch to activate. This soft, fabric ball is perfect for active indoor use. Helps develop hand-eye co-ordination. Children will love listening Mr Tumble from the Something Special show on CBeebies.
Includes batteries (non-replaceable). Press Mr Tumble’s speech bubble to turn on. If not used for 5 minutes, ball will go into sleep mode, simply press the purple spot again to re-activate.
What our testers said
“It’s very flexible so all children can use the ball and like playing with it.” – Teacher
“Number two.” – Boy aged 2
What our experts think
Mr Tumble Says Activity Ball is soft, squishy and colourful, making it ideal for little ones to explore with their hands and mouths. This helps to develop their hand-eye coordination and dexterity. Understanding that the ball makes sounds when thrown or bounced, also encourages children to explore cause and effect which is a great introduction to logical thinking.
After hearing Mr Tumble’s voice from the ball, the children enjoyed following instructions such as putting their finger on their nose, with adult support. This helps to develop listening and attention skills. Older children particularly enjoyed the physical aspects of the ball, by rolling and throwing it to each other. In addition to promoting active play, this is also a great way to encourage turn taking. We found the ball to be very robust, standing up to vigorous play and mouthing!
Skills developed
– Develops hand-eye coordination
– Encourages active, physical play
– Encourages children to follow instructions
