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Make the game fair before you start.
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6–8 years · 10 minutes
Make the game fair before you start.
Rolled socks; Basket; Tape
Agree on one simple tossing rule.
Take turns tossing soft socks.
Change one rule and talk about fairness.
An adult stays alongside. Toss soft socks only, never at people, on a clear floor away from breakables.
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An adult stays alongside, follows the person's lead and stops when they have had enough.
Rolled socks · Basket · Tape
Mark a line on a clear floor and place a basket nearby.
Try saying: What makes this fair?
Finish: Pack the socks into the basket.
An adult stays alongside. Toss soft socks only, never at people, on a clear floor away from breakables.
Make it simpler: Move closer to the basket.
Take it further: Write or draw a rule.
A chance to practise rules, aiming. This invitation is an editorial adaptation of the guidance below. It is not a test or a promise about development.
