Pom-Pom Popper Target Game
Purpose
This fun launching game helps your child practice using both hands together (bilateral coordination) while strengthening their shoulder muscles and improving their aiming skills (visual motor coordination).
Activity Steps
Steps:
- Adult Step: Use scissors to cut the bottom out of the paper cup. Cut the knot end off the balloon, then stretch the balloon tightly over the open bottom of the cup and secure it.”
- “Place a bucket, basket, or cardboard box about five feet away to act as your target.”
- “Show your child how to load a pom-pom into the top (uncovered) end of the cup launcher.”
- “Have your child hold the cup firmly with one hand, pull the balloon knot back with the other hand, aim at the target, and release the knot to launch the pom-pom!”
- “Count how many pom-poms land inside the target for some added sequencing practice.
Safety Tip:
Adult supervision is needed, especially during setup involving scissors. If the balloon breaks, immediately collect all pieces as broken balloons are a significant choking risk.
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