Wednesday, June 26, 2013

All About Beanbag Games For Kids

By Lana Bray


Beanbag games offer the perfect solution for parents who want to encourage imaginative play in their kids. They are a wonderful break from the TV and computer screen. Highly versatile, the game can be used outdoors or indoors, depending on the weather. It is also light and easy to transport, making them a sure-fire favorite for picnics and vacations.

It is an excellent activity for increasing eye/hand coordination in children as well as developing motor skills. This kind of lawn game encourages imaginative play and teamwork. Children are sure to enjoy hours of fun and healthy exercise.

The game may have originated in Germany in the 1500's but no one can say for sure. Since it is quite similar to horseshoes, many experts feel that it is a takeoff from that game. It does take skill and coordination to make an underhanded throw and get it to land in a target quite some distance away.

Sets can be bought online or in shopping malls. A set usually consists of two game boards, eight bean bags and a carry case. The boards are made of composite wood and are made to standard size which is 24 inches by 36 inches. The folding legs can easily be collapsed and folded, which makes the set compact and portable.

The WBBA, or World Bean Bag Association, has compiled official rules for the tournament version. A team consists of two to four players and each team is given four bean bags. The object is to get the beanbag into the hole . A team scores three points when a bag makes it into the hole, but only one point if it lands on the game board. Play continues until one team scores 21 points.

Beanbags can also be bought separately in sets of eight. There are washable versions made of durable, waterproof materials. Another variation comes in printed fabric in a variety of bright colors and patterns. For a custom-made design or motif, just email a copy of the design you want and it will be produced for you.

Teachers and parents alike enjoy using these to foster coordination and motor skills. Whether playing together as a team or practicing alone, children will get many benefits and enjoy many hours of exercise. By devising different size targets or containers for them, children can get proficient quickly. They can also be used to teach team-building games and as ice-breakers.

Manufacturers take pains to follow the official guidelines that have been established for producing the beanbags. They are double-bagged and double-stitched with strong furniture thread for long-lasting durability. Fine grade dried corn is used for the filling. Corn has proven to be mold-proof and does not absorb moisture, making it an excellent filler.

Beanbag games encourage creative play in children and offer lots of fun and creative play that keeps kids occupied for hours. The bags can be either handmade or bought commercially. These games are so popular worldwide that there is even a national association with standardized rules and tournament competitions.




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