Small Bean Bags
Price range: $33.00 through $63.00 inc. GST
A versatile throwing game for adults in aged care, these small bean bags are easy to grip, slow through the air, and won’t bounce away like a conventional ball. Brightly coloured for good contrast, they support hand-eye coordination and upper body movement in seated or standing group activity sessions.
This small bean bag set is a throwing game for adults in aged care groups
Bean bag games for adults are a practical choice for lifestyle coordinators running physical activity sessions with seniors. These small bean bags are easy to grip, move slowly through the air, and won’t bounce away, making them far more manageable than a conventional ball for residents with reduced mobility or limited hand strength. The bright colours provide good contrast, which helps participants with low vision distinguish between bags.
What’s included
A set of small bean bags, each filled with a natural filling and sized to sit comfortably in the hand.
How to play
Participants can throw and catch in pairs, pass around a circle, or take part in target-based activities. Small bean bags for throwing work well in seated sessions where a softer, slower-moving object keeps the activity accessible. Try foot-passing as a lower-body variation, where participants grip and pass the bag using only their toes and feet.
- Spelling circle: Sit participants in a circle and choose a word of up to ten letters. Each person says a letter aloud as they throw the bag to the next participant. The person holding the bag when the word is complete picks the next word.
- Two-bag toss: Use two bean bags at once, tossing them into the air alternately. It’s simpler than juggling but keeps concentration levels high.
- Chant and throw: Throw the bag in rhythm with a chant such as “Salt, Vinegar, Mustard, Pepper” or sing along to “Daisy, Daisy” while passing around the group.
- Foot pass: Seat participants close enough to touch feet with the person beside them. Pass the bean bag along the circle using only toes and feet to grip and transfer it, which helps tone calves and feet.
- Target toss: Place a container or marked spot on the floor and have participants aim from their seats, adjusting the distance to suit the group’s ability.
- Dimensions: 13 cm (l) x 11 cm (w) each
- Weight: Approximately 110 g each
- Filling: Natural filling
- Colours: Brightly coloured with high contrast between colours
- Format: Physical product
