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Cardboard Box Bowling: A Fun Indoor Ball Game For Toddlers’ Gross Motor Skills

Bring the fun of bowling to your setting with this creative and engaging activity using recyclable materials.

Suitable for ages:

3+ years

Recommended group size:

2-5 children

Activity Time: 

15-20 minutes

Areas of development

Physical Development, Expressive Arts & Design, Mathematics

Set up time: 

5 minutes

Clean up time: 

5 minutes

What you need:

What to do:

Prepare Your Box: Cut a circular hole in one side of the box, large enough for the ball to fit through.
Set Up The Alley: Place the box on the floor with the hole facing forward. Use cones to create a ‘bowling alley’ if you like.‍
Roll The Ball: Ask the children to take turns rolling the ball into the hole.

Tip!

For a challenge, turn the box so the hole is at the top and ask children to throw the ball in instead.

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