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Bull's-Eye

In this outdoor activity, you and your child will be tossing sponges at a chalk bull's-eye on the ground.

Bull's-Eye

Time

  • 15 to 20 minutes

Materials

  • Variety of hand-sized sponges
  • Bucket of water
  • Chalk

Directions

  1. Draw a target on outdoor pavement.
  2. Soak the sponges in the bucket of water and toss them into the center of the target.

Extensions

  • Play until the bull's-eye is erased.
  • Draw the target on a wall for a different throwing experience.
  • Alternate turns for 2 throws, letting the child keep track of who is up next.

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