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.
Lawn Twister
Encourage children and adults alike to test their balance and twist like pretzels.
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