Players use a spoon to move as many lightweight objects as possible from one bowl to another in one minute.
- Players
- 2–20
- Ages
- 7+
- Play time
- 5–15 min
- Supplies
- Spoon, two bowls and safe lightweight objects
- Where
- Indoors
- Energy
- Medium
READY IN 3 MINUTES
Get set up
Gather the required materials: Spoon, two bowls and safe lightweight objects. 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 equal objects in a starting bowl and an empty bowl nearby.
- Give each player a spoon.
- Start the timer.
- Move one item at a time using only the spoon.
- Count items successfully transferred.
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 team relay.
Make it a great round
Choose objects too large to be a choking hazard for the youngest players present.
Keep everyone comfortable
Use clean, stable, age-appropriate materials and remove anything sharp, breakable or unsuitable for the youngest player.