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Indoor sock snowball fight

Rolled-up white socks become soft snowballs for throwing, catching and target games on a cold day inside.

Indoor sock snowball fight
LevelBeginner
AgesAges 3 to 5
Time10 minutes to set up, then play
Cost$0, uses what you have

What you'll need

Materials

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How to make it

Safety

Move breakables and lamps out of the room before the throwing starts.

  1. Step 1: Roll the snowballs
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    Roll the snowballs

    Have your child roll each pair of socks into a ball and fold the cuff over. Good finger work.

  2. Step 2: Mark a throw line
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    Mark a throw line

    Stick a strip of painter's tape on the floor about 4 ft from the basket.

  3. Step 3: Toss into the basket
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    Toss into the basket

    Take turns throwing snowballs into the basket. Step back after 3 baskets in a row.

  4. Step 4: Build a fort
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    Build a fort

    Turn couch cushions on their side for walls.

  5. Step 5: Have the snowball fight
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    Have the snowball fight

    Throw underhand only. Count who has more snowballs on their side when the timer rings.

Edie's tip

Set a timer for 2 minutes per round. Short rounds keep it fun instead of wild.

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