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Cotton Nose

With a dab of petroleum jelly on their nose, players move cotton balls from one bowl to another without using their hands.

AgesK–2nd, 3rd–5th, PreteenKids1-30Time5-10 minWhereIndoorEnergyCalm

Get ready

  1. Set two bowls about an arm's length apart on a table for each player.
  2. Fill one bowl with cotton balls; leave the other empty.

How to play

  1. Dab a small amount of petroleum jelly on the tip of each player's nose.
  2. Start the 60-second timer. Hands go behind the back.
  3. Players press their nose onto a cotton ball so it sticks.
  4. They carry it over to the empty bowl and shake it off without using hands.
  5. Count how many cotton balls each player moves in a minute. Most wins.

Tips & variations

  • Have wipes ready for cleanup afterward.
  • Make it harder by putting the bowls farther apart.

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