Home Bowling Alley
This simple bowling game improves eye-hand coordination and visual tracking. All you need are some empty bottles to get started.
Play an ABC Balloon Game
Looking for a fun and active way to celebrate Read Across America Day? Try this crazy balloon game inspired by "The Cat in the Hat Comes Back" by Dr. Seuss!
Beach Ball Volleyball
Make your own volleyball set with a beach ball and a few simple materials. Great for kids of any age.
Make a Beanbag Toss Game!
This simple project yields a fun carnival game for preschoolers. Plus, aiming beanbags and tossing them in, gives preschoolers practice with gross motor skills and hand-eye coordination.
Play Drop Catch
Develop your child's hand-eye coordination in a fun and engaging way by challenging her to a game of Drop Catch.
Play Four Square!
If you love Four Square, try this fun bouncy ball game, perfect for helping your child improve his hand-eye coordination and boosting social skills.
Bowling for Addition
When you don't want to wear rented shoes at the bowling alley, try whipping up this homemade water bottle bowling set! Help your first grader improve his math skills while having hours of fun at the same time.
Make Your Own Ball Catch
This toilet plunger ball catch is entertaining and easy to make!
Olympic Games for Kids
Gather the neighborhood kids together and host an Olympic Games, right in your own backyard!
Splash! A Sponge Tossing Game
A worn-out kitchen sponge or loofah makes the perfect kids' cooling-off tool, especially when used as a makeshift "ball" in a tossing game.
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