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Pinecone Target Toss • Zag

  • Writer: Trail Built Kids
    Trail Built Kids
  • Mar 7
  • 1 min read

Updated: 6 days ago

A quick outdoor activity to develop coordination and focus


For kids—and grown-ups too


Good for


Coordination • Aim

Control • Spatial Awareness


After sitting • Before outdoor play

Brain break • Transitions • Ages 3+  


Pairs with Warrior ll Shape • Zig Cue


The Spark


Grab a few pinecones.

Find a stump, rock, or log.


Toss the pinecones onto the target.


Try It


Stand a few steps back

Toss one pinecone at a time

Move further as you improve


Then Keep Exploring


After a few rounds, keep the Zag going.

Run. Climb. Ride bikes. Explore the trail.

The best adventures happen after the game.


ZigZag Creature Tip


Wexlo likes this Zag

Tries again

Finds a way


Next try this Mini Zig




ZigZag all over the world 🌍  

where the wild things go



This practice is for educational purposes. 

Please listen to your body and modify 

as needed. Younger children should use 

guidance and supervision.






 
 

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