How to Make a Ring Toss Game

A simple game of ring toss can provide a fun and easy preschool activity. This game is especially good for improving your preschooler's hand-eye coordination, as it takes some skill to effectively toss the ring to the target.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Two liter soda bottle
• Markers
• Glue
• Construction paper
• Decorative items
• Pipe cleaners
• Paper plates
• Food coloring
• Glitter or confetti

1. Gather materials found around your home to create a home ring toss activity, including a two liter soda bottle, items to decorate it, markers, glue and pipe cleaners.

2. Decorate the soda bottle by cutting construction paper and gluing it to the bottle. Use markers to draw pictures and glue other found items for a decorative touch. Fill the bottle with water for stability and screw the cap tightly in place.

3. Create the rings by connecting two pipe cleaners then fastening them into a circle. You can also create rings by cutting a circle out of the center of a sturdy paper plate, then decorating the plate.

4. Select the distance for your preschooler to stand from the soda bottle, depending on her skill level. By starting her closer to the target, she can make the hand-eye coordination connection up close. As her skill improves, move her back a little bit farther.

5. Encourage your preschooler by showing him how to aim for the target, providing plenty of positive reinforcement.

Tips & Warnings

• This coordination activity will entertain your preschooler and build valuable motor skills. Practice makes perfect!
• For extra fun, add food coloring to the water and mix in glitter or confetti.
• Let your preschooler make decisions about how to decorate the game and what color rings to make. Cutting out shapes will also help him practice fine motor skills.
• Consider purchasing a bowling game with sturdy pins to use as both a bowling activity and ring toss. Create rings as outlined in step three and toss at one of the bowling pins.
• Always supervise your preschool child when using scissors and glue.