If you and the kids are stuck at home, and you can’t make it to the bowling alley, you can still enjoy the thrill of the pins by trying some of these creative bowling games for kids.
You can easily purchase your own bowling set to enjoy in the comfort of your home. All you need is a flat area to set up the pins and an open space for the kids to roll the ball. One of the advantages of playing with a bowling set at home is that you can create any number of creative ways to help your kids stay active, use their imaginations, and hone their visual skills.
Traditional 10 Pin
You can purchase a regular 10 pin kid’s bowling set to use in the comfort of your own home. Most sets come with 2 bowling balls and the pins can be set up in the regular triangular formation. Your kids will enjoy the novelty of having a bowling set in their size, and you can use this to teach them valuable lessons in cleaning up and taking turns.
More 10 Pin Bowling Games for Kids
When you sense that your child is a little bored with the traditional set up, it’s time to get creative with your materials. Think about what kind of skills you would like your child to develop with their play. Do you want your child to practice hand-eye coordination? Do you want to develop their creativity? How can you use a bowling set to create your own bowling games for kids?
Here are a few suggestions:
Games for Hand-Eye Coordination
- Instead of setting up all 10 pins, set up three pins and ask your child to only hit the center, left, or right pin. You can create bowling games for kids that challenge them to hit only a portion of the pins without disturbing the others.
- Set up obstacles in between where the child is standing and the location of the pins. Teach your children how to create curves in their throw to avoid the obstacles and hit the pins.
Games for Creativity
- Create a “roll the ball only” rule, and then place one of the bowling pins on top of a chair or low table. Encourage your kids to find a way to hit the pin without throwing the plastic bowling ball. They can use pillows, ramps, or even each other. You may be surprised at what they can come up with.
- Add a little bit of science to playtime by giving the kids a timer. Ask them to see how quickly the bowling ball will get to the pins based on how hard they throw it, whether they have it on a ramp or any other conditions they can come up with.
