This is the perfect game to get those wiggles and giggles going! This is a game I plan on keeping on hand because my kiddos loved it so much!
p.s. I even made you a video, if you want to see it in action!
What You Need:
- Velcro
- Glue gun
- Scissors
- Ping pong balls (at least 2)
- Material velcro loves to stick to (mesh, knitted blankets/sweaters, basketball shorts material, etc.)
- Children (and parents) who need a good laugh
Directions:
Step 1: Prepare sticky balls: Cut velcro into smaller strips or chunks and use a glue gun to glue the pieces to the ping pong balls. Make sure to use enough velcro to cover the ball so it can stick well. Use a very thin/little amount of glue as you go along gluing. Chunky glue comes off easily. I found the strips were easier to secure to the ball when they were thinner, but it did not really matter in the long run.
Step 2:Prepare fabric. I used 1/3 a yard per child of mesh ($0.97 a yard at WM), but any fabric that velcro loves to stick to (or snag) will work great. (i.e. fabric basketball shorts are made of, mesh, fuzzy sweaters, knitted blankets…You could even make this a game to find things that will work. My original idea was the inside of their sweatshirts, but that was not sticky enough.) If you are using a piece of fabric (not a piece of clothing), cut a slit in it for a head hole. I attempted to attach velcro so the sides would stick together, but I discovered it was totally unnecessary!
Step 3: Prepare players with appropriate sticky clothing, hand them a ball or two each and let fun begin! See what they come up with? The only rule I gave them was to throw it! lol My two got creative in creating their own games and rules. I bet this would even be fun if you had those N**f guns with the velcro darts. My two laughed the entire time!
We threw a knitted blanket over a chair for them to aim at and my son decided to throw a hat on there for a target.
Here is a little video of the fun in action. Their giggling makes me laugh every time I watch it. Forgive the camera operator…it’s a new camera and I am still figuring it all out!
Enjoy!
Melanie says
February 14, 2011 at 6:19 pmThis looks like so much fun! I can’t wait to try it with my boys. Thanks for the idea! I found you through Made By You Mondays and am now a follower.
Melanie
Heather says
February 15, 2011 at 10:54 amSuper fun idea! I should totally try this with my sons. They would LOVE it!
maggy, red ted art says
February 16, 2011 at 2:25 amOh my! What fun!!! This is brilliant! 🙂 This certainly put a smile on my face this morning!
As always: thank you for linking up to Kids Get Crafty!! Your visits are really appreciated!
Maggy
Cheryl says
February 16, 2011 at 11:22 amWhat a great (and safe) idea! My guys would love this. Thanks for linking to Craftastic Monday:)
angie says
February 16, 2011 at 3:14 pmlooks awesome like it would be lots of fun with the weather getting warmer I am sure they will enjoy this game outside soon
Jodie says
February 16, 2011 at 9:06 pmThat looks fun! I will have to try that.
Kelli says
February 18, 2011 at 7:07 pmWhat a fun game! I’m sure my kiddos would have a blast playing it!
Lenetta says
February 18, 2011 at 9:27 pmI did something similar for one of my nieces at Christmas but I included a pair of cheap knit gloves for the non-throwing hand. Love the “poncho”! :>)
rachel says
February 18, 2011 at 10:20 pmHow fun!!! love this… we are having a link party if you would like to come join! http://www.bubblynaturecreations.com/2011/02/project-party-weekend-make-your-blog.html
Carlee says
February 18, 2011 at 11:17 pmWhat a fun game I love it!! .. It kind of reminds me when I taught school we had one of those suction cup balls, that would stick perfectly to the white board. So we would draw targets, or words on the board, and we would take turns trying to throw them at the target… It was loads of fun! Anyway, went off a little…
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shelley says
February 19, 2011 at 12:20 ami’m lovin’ this! thanks for the great idea!! 🙂
abeachcottage says
February 19, 2011 at 1:52 amWhat a fun idea! Thanks for sharing, totally love it; love the giggles and love that the kids can go on for hours with this game specially when forced to stay indoors coz of the weather.
Angela says
February 19, 2011 at 1:15 pmThis is so cute! I’m definitely going to save this idea for when my daughter is older. Thanks for sharing!
Angela
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Christie-Childhood 101 says
May 6, 2011 at 7:57 pmWhat a great idea, so simple but so much fun!