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Hallway Hopscotch Tape Grid

Tape a hopscotch grid indoors for active rainy-day play — free movement for age 5, KS1, and after-school energy burns.

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Hallway Hopscotch Tape Grid recreates classic hopscotch with masking tape squares and a soft beanbag or rolled sock. Children hop, balance, and count aloud. Safer than chalk when weather is wet, and a solid school-holiday active break between quieter crafts.

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Materials needed

  • Masking tape
  • Rolled sock or beanbag
  • Clear hallway

Preparation time

8 minutes

How to play

  1. 1Tape eight numbered squares in a hopscotch pattern down a clear hallway.
  2. 2Toss a rolled sock onto square one; hop over it on the way up and pick it up on the way back.
  3. 3Progress through each number — if the sock misses the square, that turn ends.
  4. 4Variant for younger children: step on every square without the throw.
  5. 5Peel tape carefully when finished so floors stay mark-free.

Learning benefits

CountingBalanceCoordinationTurn-taking

Best for

Tags

rainy-dayindoorfreeactiveage-5KS1KS2after-schoolschool holidays

Seasons

all year

Occasions

rainy dayafter schoolschool holiday

Key stages

EYFSKS1KS2

Weather

RainyColdAny Weather

Safety note

Adult supervision is recommended. Adapt the activity based on your child's age, ability, and environment.

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