Bunny Tail Toss Game
Can you toss a cotton ball "tail" into the bunny's backside? This silly, delightful gross motor game is perfect for an Easter party, classroom center, or rainy-day indoor activity. The combination of aim, throw, and gentle competition makes it endlessly re-playable.
The game is simple to set up and zero-budget to make — a drawn bunny with a hole is all you need.
What You'll Need
- Large cardboard box — at least 18 inches tall
- Marker — for drawing the bunny
- Scissors or box cutter — to cut the hole (adult only)
- Cotton balls — 10 per player, to use as tails
- Paint or markers — to decorate the bunny
- Tape — to mark a throwing line
How to Do It
Step 1: Draw the bunny. On one side of the cardboard box, draw a large bunny from behind — show its back, rump, and cottony tail area. Make the bunny as big as possible.
Step 2: Cut the hole. An adult cuts a round hole where the bunny's tail would be — about 3–4 inches in diameter.
Step 3: Decorate. Children paint or color in the bunny.
Step 4: Set up the game. Stand the box up and place a tape line 3–5 feet away (closer for younger children).
Step 5: Play! Children stand at the line and try to toss cotton ball "tails" through the hole. Count how many go in!
🎓 Skills Your Child Will Develop
Gross motor coordination — Throwing with aim builds upper body coordination and spatial judgment.
Counting — Keeping score connects the game to number sense.
Turn-taking — Playing in rotation teaches patience and social skills.
Tips & Variations
- Award points for different distances — closer = 1 point, farther = 3 points.
- Use beanbags instead of cotton balls for more satisfying throws.
- Let children take turns being the "game master" who counts the score.
- Make multiple bunny boxes for simultaneous play.
My Two Cents
Adjust the distance based on the age group — 3-year-olds need to be quite close (2–3 feet), while 5-year-olds can handle 4–5 feet. Having multiple cotton balls per turn keeps the game moving and prevents frustration. The giggles when a cotton ball bounces off the bunny's head are absolutely worth it.
