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Indoor Mini Golf

Build a carpet mini golf course using cups, books, and soft balls.

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Rainy day activitiesFree activitiesAge 5 activitiesIndoor activities

About this activity

Indoor mini golf turns household objects into a nine-hole course. Children design holes, keep score, and adapt the layout for different ages.

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Download the Mini Golf Scorecard sheet

A simple scorecard for homemade indoor or garden mini golf courses.

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Materials needed

  • Soft ball or toy golf ball
  • Cups or tunnels
  • Books for ramps
  • Scorecard optional

Preparation time

10 minutes

How to play

  1. 1Set up three to five safe holes using cups and books.
  2. 2Agree on simple rules and a par score.
  3. 3Take turns putting with a soft ball.
  4. 4Record scores and redesign one hole for a rematch.

Learning benefits

PlanningHand-eye coordinationTurn takingMeasurement

Best for

Tags

indoorgamespartyprintable

Seasons

all year

Occasions

birthdayrainy dayweekend

Key stages

KS1KS2

Weather

RainyColdAny Weather

SEN-friendly note

This activity can be adapted with fewer steps, visual prompts, quieter pacing, or a clear start and finish point. Offer choices and adjust sensory input to suit the child.

Safety note

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

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