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One-Minute Challenge Day / Spoon and Ball Balance

Spoon and Ball Balance

Children hold a spoon in their mouth and carry a ping pong ball across the room without dropping it.

How to run it

  1. Give each child a clean plastic spoon and a ping pong ball.
  2. Mark a start and finish line.
  3. Children walk with the spoon in their mouth carrying the ball.
  4. Try again if the ball drops.

You will need

  • plastic spoons
  • ping pong balls
  • tape or cones
Make it easier or harderAllow hands-held spoons for younger children; older children can add an obstacle.
SafetyUse a fresh spoon for each child and walk, do not run, with spoons in mouths.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 3Children develop balance and focus.

Fits these theme days

One-Minute Challenge DayGames DayGreat Race DayChallenge Day

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