Laundry basket-ball
A super simple game for the whole family! Toss, roll, or drop balls into a laundry basket.
Who knew a laundry basket and some balls could be the perfect recipe for play?
For babies, place the basket on its side and let them reach, roll, and explore the balls inside. Toddlers can practice dropping balls into the basket or rolling them through. Older kids can turn it into a throwing challenge, aiming from different distances or even bouncing the balls in for extra difficulty.
Whether it’s a solo activity or a fun family game, this open-ended play idea keeps kids moving...
Materials
Prep
No major prep—just grab a basket and some balls!
Play
Step 1:
For babies: Lay the laundry basket on its side and place balls inside. Let babies reach, roll, and explore the textures and movement.
Step 2:
For toddlers: Set the basket upright and encourage them to drop or roll balls into it. They can experiment with different angles and distances.
Step 3:
For older kids and the family: Turn it into a game! Have them throw from different spots, bounce balls in, or try trick shots.
Step 4:
Make up challenges like racing to collect balls, rolling them back and forth, or even playing in teams.
Step 5:
Adjust difficulty by moving the basket further away, changing ball sizes, or setting different rules.
Extend
Trick Shots: Encourage kids to try creative throws, like bouncing off walls or spinning before tossing.
Themed Play: Pretend the balls are treasure and the basket is a pirate’s chest, or act like zookeepers returning “animals” to their home.
Collection challenge: Dump the basket and race to collect all the balls and put them back as fast as possible.
