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Pom-Pom Capture Contest

A two-player game where each kid uses a homemade scoop to push pom-poms onto their side. Pure friendly chaos.

🧒 Ages 3-5, 6-8⏱ 20 min
Pom-Pom Capture Contest
Pom-Pom Capture Contest
Pom-Pom Capture Contest
Pom-Pom Capture Contest
Pom-Pom Capture Contest
Pom-Pom Capture Contest
Pom-Pom Capture Contest

How to do it

  1. 1

    Cut two rectangular holes on opposite sides of a box lid and draw a center line.

  2. 2

    Cut toilet paper rolls to a height that fits the holes and hot-glue each to a wooden stick to make a scoop.

  3. 3

    Pour pom-poms into the box and start the timer. Each player uses their scoop to push pom-poms to their side.

Tips & extensions

Cut the holes generously so smaller hands can reach through easily.

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