Set a row of baskets or bowls at increasing distances across the room, each worth more points the farther away it sits. Take turns tossing bean bags or rolled-up socks into the baskets, keeping a running score across several rounds.

What you need

bean bags or rolled-up socks
a few baskets or bowls

How to do it

1Set out baskets at a few different distances, marking each with a point value written on paper nearby.
2Take turns tossing bean bags toward the baskets, aiming for the higher-value ones.
3Add up the score after each round of throws.
4Move the baskets farther apart for a harder second round.

Variations

If bean bags aren't available: rolled-up socks tossed the same way work just as well.
How it ends: a final total score announced out loud gives the game a clear winner or personal best.

💡 Parent tip

Let them set the point values themselves -- deciding what's 'worth more' is a small but genuine bit of ownership over the game.

What your child develops

Throwing accuracy — aiming at a target from a set distance builds real motor precision
Basic arithmetic — adding up scores across rounds ties play to early math practice
Goal-setting — trying to beat a previous score builds simple, motivating self-competition