Ghost Bowling

from 24 months · 10-15 min · Gross motor

What you need

Draw a friendly ghost face on each cup and set a few of them in a row on the floor.
Show them how to roll the ball along the floor at the ghosts.
Make each ghost say "ooooo" in a silly voice as it falls over.
Stand the ghosts up again and take turns rolling, counting the fallen ghosts together.

Rolling a ball at a target takes aim and a good push, and a ghost that wobbles over with an "ooooo" makes every turn a laugh.

Aiming and rolling: Letting go of the ball at the right moment so it travels straight builds control and timing.
Taking turns: Waiting while you roll and then having their go gives them gentle practice at sharing.
Counting: Counting the ghosts that fell gives numbers a real, funny job.

Watch whether they throw, push or roll, and how they react when a ghost falls. Use a soft ball and clear the floor of toys around the cups.

Play on a rug or carpet so the cups do not slide, and give the ghosts a little space to fall.

Easier: set one ghost close by so every roll knocks it over

Harder: build a small tower of ghosts, take turns, and count how many have fallen