Take advantage of your green lawn and create a giant board game. Encourage children and adults alike to test their balance and twist like pretzels.
Materials
- 10”x10” Cardboard
- Yard stakes
- String
- Marking spray paint in green, red, blue and yellow
Tools
- Scissors
- Hammer
- Measuring tape
Get creative, paint bottles white and decorate them using permanent markers.
Step 1
Create a template for the circle. Draw a circle of 7 1/2” in diameter on the cardboard.
Tip: The bigger the circle, the larger the board will be, and the harder is it for smaller children.
Step 2
Cut out the circle using scissors.
Step 3
Measure to determine the dimensions of the board
Tip: The more players the more circles you’ll need. A traditional Twister has 24 circles for a maximum of 4 players, plan adding 6 circles per extra person.
Step 4
Establish the perimeter of your board using stakes and string.
Step 5
Using the cardboard circle template, paint circles on the grass with spray paint, alternating rows of colors for a traditional Twister pattern. You can also mix the colors up for extra fun. Wait for paint to dry.
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