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Gingerbread Spoon Ride

Description

Carry a paper Gingerbread Man on a large spoon for five slow steps without letting the passenger fall off.

What to prep

  • paper_gingerbread_figure
  • large_wooden_or_plastic_spoon
Cost: FreeBest time: AnytimeCreates something to keep

Play guide

  1. 1Place a flat paper Gingerbread Man on a large wooden or plastic spoon.
  2. 2Walk five slow steps across a clear floor and back without holding the paper in place; if it falls, put it back and continue.
  3. 3Give the other person a turn, then try again with the spoon held in the other hand if you are still enjoying it.

Success signals

The child adjusts speed and hand position to keep a lightweight object balanced while moving.

If it's tricky

The paper falls immediately: make it slightly larger or start with three steps.