Players scoop cotton balls from one bowl to another using only a spoon during a short timed round.
- Players
- 2–20
- Ages
- 6+
- Play time
- 5–10 min
- Supplies
- Cotton balls, spoon and two bowls
- Where
- Indoors
- Energy
- Low
READY IN 3 MINUTES
Get set up
Gather the required materials: Cotton balls, spoon and two bowls. Set them out before explaining the first round. Choose an indoor area where the group can participate without blocking walkways.
LET’S PLAY
Here’s how it works.
- Place cotton balls in one bowl and an empty bowl nearby.
- Give each player a spoon.
- Start the timer.
- Move one cotton ball at a time with the spoon.
- Count successful transfers.
A few ground rules
Keep the agreed turn order, boundaries and timing consistent for everyone. Players may pass or use an accessibility adaptation without penalty.
Mix it up
Use the non-dominant hand or add more distance between bowls.
Make it a great round
Demonstrate one legal attempt before starting the timer and keep identical materials for each player.
Keep everyone comfortable
Use clean, stable, age-appropriate materials and remove anything sharp, breakable or unsuitable for the youngest player.