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One-Minute Challenge Day / Shake the Box Challenge

Shake the Box Challenge

Children wear a tissue box filled with ping pong balls on their waist and wiggle to shake all the balls out in one minute.

How to run it

  1. Fill an empty tissue box with ping pong balls.
  2. Tie the box around a child's waist with a belt or string.
  3. Start the one-minute timer.
  4. Shake and wiggle to get every ball out.

You will need

  • empty tissue boxes
  • belts or string
  • ping pong balls
  • timer
Make it easier or harderUse fewer balls for younger children; older children can race head to head.
SafetyKeep a clear space around each participant.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 3Children enjoy playful physical challenges and support their peers.

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One-Minute Challenge DayGame Show DayChallenge DaySilly Tasks Day

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