Home's Cool Learning Activity: Make Your Own Cardboard Ring Toss
- EI Editor Posted On Apr 26, 2020 | Toys and Games
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AUZdYNPEycI&feature=emb_logo Home's Cool! While we're all working from home, the parents, former teachers, and play experts at EI are sharing some of their favorite educational activities to help keep your family learning and growing. Check out this idea from Michael Sheridan, one of our Product Managers!Ages: 4+Grades: Pre-K and upSupplies:• Cardboard box• Scissors• Marker• TapeProcedure:1. Cut the short flap off a cardboard box.2. Mark 5 even lines about ¾ - 1” wide and cut them out.3. Mark each cardboard strip with a number from 1-5. These will be the points for each peg.4. Fold the strips in different lengths so that 5 is the shortest and most difficult. 1 should be the easiest. You can skip this step if you have little ones who might have difficulty getting the ring on a peg.5. Tape the strips to the inside of the box at different locations. We use two in the top row, one in the very center, and two on the bottom row for plenty of spacing.6. From the remaining piece of cardboard, cut out 2 rings. If you have more than 2 players, use the flap from the opposite side of the box to make more.7. Let the games begin!Game ideas: Throw the ring around the pegs. Play first to 10 or 20 to build their math skills while they play. You can also play where only odd or even numbers count.EI Product Manager Michael Sheridan is a jack of all trades! An avid surfer and former international soccer competitor, this outdoor and sporting enthusiast also has a degree in Astrophysics from UCLA and eight years of product development experience in a variety of industries. Prior to helping build EI's science products and brain game lines, Michael developed everything from folding chairs to electric scooters and skateboards!