Giant Tic Tac Toss

Giant Tic Tac Toss
Bring Tic Tac Toe to life with this version with frisbees and beanbags. Help children learn how to 'read' distances and play this new take on a classic game.

Skill: Toss

Suggested age: 6-10 years old

Requirements: Large sheet or tarp, duct tape, eight beanbags or frisbees—need four of each of two colours

Instructions: On a flat surface, adhere strips of duct tape to a shower curtain liner: two horizontal strips and two vertical strips to create nine equal squares. Use more tape to make Xs on four flying disks or heavyweight plastic plates and four more disks or plates for Os. Set up a throw line, then follow the rules of tic-tac-toe. If disk lands off the board, in an already-claimed square, or centered on a line, have child throw it again. For older kids use frisbees, don’t give allowance to throw again, etc.

Benefits: This activity develops coordination of arms and torso, fine motor control, and the ability to “read” distances. These skills transfer to sports and activities that involve throwing an object accurately over a perceived distance (e.g., balls, javelins, frisbees, ribbons, sticks, batons)

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