Sock ball
Turn laundry time into playtime by tossing balled-up socks into a drawer or basket
Make putting away laundry a game by turning socks into mini balls and aiming for the sock drawer or laundry basket! Whether you’re tossing them in basketball-style, rolling them like a bowling game, or passing them to each other like a mini relay, this simple activity can be fun for kids and grownups alike.
For younger kids, start close and celebrate every shot, while older ones can level up by standing farther away, adding trick shots, or setting a challenge timer. A playful way to get...
Materials
Prep
Step 1:
Gather socks and roll them into balls.
Step 2:
Place a laundry basket or sock drawer within throwing distance.
Play
Step 1:
Show your child how to ball up socks (or do it for them if they’re too young).
Step 2:
Set a target—the sock drawer, a basket, or even a taped-off area on the floor.
Step 3:
Let them throw, toss, or roll the socks into the target.
Step 4:
Add challenges like trick shots, a time limit, or a points system to keep it exciting!
Extend
Trick Shot Challenge: Try bouncing socks off furniture or using different throwing styles.
Sorting Twist: Have them match socks before tossing them into the drawer.
Sock Bowling: Roll socks toward standing plastic cups or toy pins.
