The Bean Bag Toss Ladder

What you need

• bean bags or rolled-up socks
• a laundry basket or bin

How to do it

1. 1Set the basket a short, easy distance away to start.
2. 2Toss underhand, aiming to land the bean bag inside the basket.
3. 3"Every time you hit it, take one step back and try again — how far up the ladder can you climb?"
4. 4Track the best distance reached and try to beat it on the next round.

Variations

• If bean bags aren't on hand: rolled-up socks work identically and cost nothing extra.
• How it ends: the final distance reached before a miss becomes the number to beat next time.

What your child develops

• Hand-eye coordination — underhand tossing at a target builds throwing accuracy
• Incremental challenge — stepping back after every success creates a natural, self-paced difficulty curve
• Self-competition — beating a personal record needs no opponent to stay motivating

Safety notes

• Keep the throwing lane clear of breakables and other people.