One-Minute Games

Twelve one-minute games

1. Straw and pulses: move rajma or chana from one bowl to another by sucking through a straw. Count the pieces moved.
2. Bindi board: stick as many bindis as you can in a straight line on a mirror or a steel plate.
3. Glass tower: build the tallest pyramid of paper glasses. It must be standing when the minute ends.
4. Thread the needles: thread as many needles as you can. Use needles with large eyes.
5. Balloon blow: blow up and tie as many balloons as you can.
6. Bangle sort: wear as many bangles as you can on one arm using only the other hand.
7. Coin tower: stack as many coins as you can, using one hand.
8. Matchstick words: make the longest word you can from matchsticks laid on the table.
9. Spoon and lemon: walk to a line and back, balancing a lemon on a spoon held in the mouth. Count the trips.
10. Button the shirt: button and unbutton a shirt as many times as you can.
11. Paper cups and ball: bounce a table tennis ball into a row of cups. Count the cups filled.
12. Name it: write as many flowers, or dishes, or cities, as you can.