I love a good makeover, especially when it involves a TP roll!!! We turned the humble cardboard tube into a mini DIY game this week inspired by the classic game Kerplunk. Try not to spill the beads…..
Please note: This post was originally created for PBS Parents Crafts for Kids and the instructions are no longer available on their website. I’m including directions here now
Ball Drop Game
Materials
- Cardboard Tube
- Hole Punch
- Wood Beads
- Scissors
- Straws
- Duct Tape (optional)
Instructions
- Trim tube to make it shorter. This will make it easier for the hole punch to reach the center.
- Cut through center (optional) Only do this step if you are adding duct tape to the inside face.
- Add tape to inside face (optional)
- Roll back into tube & cover with tape (optional) You may also simply color your turn with markers in lieu of covering with duct tape.
- Cut two triangles in bottom
- Punch holes throughout tube
- Trim straws
How To Play:
- Place straws through holes. Place beads on top.
- Carefully remove straws trying not to let the beads fall.
- Collect any beads that fall to the table when straw is removed.
- The player with the fewest beads at then end is the winner!
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This is brilliant and thanks for the how-to video. I love the colored duct tape you used to make this, it really livens them up. What kind of beads were those you used?
I used wood beads- you can find that at most craft stores or online here http://amzn.to/2b6mlt1
I love children, I’m going to have to test it, it’s lovely, beautiful.