Game Description:
Bowling for kids!
Objective:
Try to knock over the "pins" in different ways!
Game Rules:
Take 5 or 10 old bottles and set them up like bowling pins on the other side of the playing area. Put down a rope or other marker where you want the children to roll from so they know where they are not allowed to pass. Give the child the dodge ball (or other similar weighted ball) and tell them to roll it towards the pins and try to knock over as many as possible! Switch up the action by getting them to kick the ball towards the pins. Once they have a few tries you can space out the pins a little more and ask them to try and roll or kick the ball to only hit specific pins.
Adaptations (optional):
Use a heavier, lighter, bigger or smaller ball to make it more difficult or easier!
Progression (optional):
Fill the bottles with a little bit of water to make them sturdier. Children will need to roll with a little more force in order to knock them down!
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Videos:
Age:
2 to 3 years
4 to 6 years
7 to 9 years
Type of Activity:
Skill instruction
Warm up/Cool down
Space Needed:
Medium Space (Classroom, Empty Room)
Small Space (Hall, Furnished Room)
Equipment Needed:
Low Key (Balls, Balloons, Skipping ropes, Hoops)
How Many Leaders are Needed:
Only 1
How Big of a Group is Needed:
One person
Pair
Small group (3-5 kids)
Types of Skills Practiced:
Coordination
Kick
Rhythm
Throw
