Parents – you can strengthen focus and attention in a way that does not feel like work.

If you want to have fun and help your child at the same time, then learn my favorite game for building these skills — the Metronome Matcher.

How to Play Metronome Matcher

All you need is a tennis ball and a metronome (the tool that is used to keep time in music). You can easily find a free app for a metronome – no trip to the music store needed. 

Set the metronome to a reasonable pace – start slow as you get started! Next, ask your child to try to match the bouncing of the ball to the click of the metronome. 

I encourage you to try it yourself, too! Making it a friendly competition may make it extra enjoyable for everyone. And it can help the game last longer!

As your child matches their bounces to the metronome beat, they naturally strengthen focus and attention.

Bonus points – if you play this game for the same amount of time repeatedly, your child will build time awareness, too.