Biblo Catcher

We are studying Colonial Times this semester. It has been a lot of fun. This week we made a Biblo Catcher. A biblo catcher was a toy made by Colonial children. It is the toy where you have a cup and a ball attached to a string. You toss the ball in the air and try to catch it with the cup. In Colonial Times they were made with wood and clay. We made ours out of simple things found around the house. Check it out!

Materials: large styrofoam cup, yarn, foil, tape, ruler, a sharp pencil and scissor

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Challenge: Try to catch the ball in the cup!

I really liked this craft! It was quick, we had everything at home, and everyone could do it! I think the boys like it too! They were a little frustrated trying to get in in the cup at first, but once they got the hang of it, they enjoyed it.