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My brother and SIL are the coolest. For my kids’ birthdays this year they sent this.
Bubble wrap hopscotch. And what do you do when you receive a package of bubble wrap hopscotch in the mail? There is only one thing you can do. Tear it right out of the package and get hopping.
So save your bubble wrap, because this is such a great thing to get in the mail. Writing the numbers is easy, just make sure you’re writing on the bubblewrap’s smooth side.
You might want to make a set for yourself.
Then just package it up and send it off. Ours looked a little like a bubble wrap sandwich.
Incase you’re interested in the rules, here are the official hopscotch rules, according to my playground experience:
1. Lay out numbers as shown.
2. Toss the marker on square one.
3. Skip square one and hop on all the other numbers, using only one foot for single squares, both feet for doubles. Then turn and hop back, stopping one square before the marker (you must balance on one foot if it is a single square), and bend over and pick up your marker. Then finish hopping home.
4. If you over throw the marker or lose balance then you end your turn. Continue with remaining numbers (2, 3, 4, 5…) until done.
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and incase you’d like to see a little more, here is my favorite fun mail inspiration from the archives (or follow my 13 oz or less Pinterest board, or see it all right here):
A Disposable Camera | A Sponge | A Tube of Bert’s Bees | A Wreath and Twinkly Lights | A Disguise | School Supplies | A Pair of Flip Flops | A Big Ball | Plastic Eggs 1 and 2 | Silly Putty |Shovel & a Bucket | Ribbon Sticks | Bubblewrap Hopscotch | Fan Mail | Waterbottle Care Package | Bouncy Balls | Sticky Notes | Jr Mints | Frisbee | Mini Banner and Mini m&ms
find postage rates for happy mail right here along with other mailing details
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Ohmygoodness, that is the coolest! I love the idea and who doesn’t enjoy popping those tiny bubbles. What fun.
This is a fun gift! I wonder if kids still know how to play this. They spend way too much time on video games
Genius! Maybe now I can be the cool aunt by sending this to my niece and nephew. :D
That is SO cute. Genius. Thank you for the idea.
In fact, my little boy is in a wheelchair and he absolutely loves loud noises. I bet it would be so fun to drive his chair over the bubble wrap! Can’t wait to try that. His b-day is even in a couple weeks. LOVE your blog so very much!
Love, Bree
That is *such* a good idea! My 18month old god-daughter has finally discovered bubble wrap, so now I can teach her hopscotch in a fun way…so much better than chalk :D
Oh thank you so much for sharing!!! What does the green paper say?
Oh my goodness, I’m so picturing my 2 year old opening this and all the pop pop pop as she hops (or rather stomps, as she’s behind on the hopping) from number to number. Maybe I can sneak out to the post office and send it to our house. Thanks!
Super cool idea! I can’t wait to try this.
What fabulously fun and cheap entertainment. Thanks for sharing!
That is just the most fun idea. It would be great to send as a little get well gift or something.
This is hilarious and so fun!
What kid wouldn’t love to play hopscotch on bubble wrap? I’m sure your kids had a super fun (and very noisy) afternoon when they received it.
GENIUS! I love this! Thanks so much for sharing this fun idea. I kind of want to make this for myself. =) I’ll be linking.
Such a cute idea! It’s not slippery though, is it? I could imagine the kids sliding as they hop on to it…or I guess that is why the bubble side is down?
I think it’s a GREAT idea too! But I’m also curious about the slipperyness of it?
Hi Ladies!
We did a test run on slipperiness for you. We took a running start and hopped on our bubblewrap, and actually, it’s not really slippery, even then. The plastic grips the floor pretty well, and our carpet really well. One thing we have noticed playing this, though, is that the pieces float up a little on the floor, so a piece of masking tape might come in handy.
What are the size of the squares? Thanks
would love to know size of squares also. ty
What a simply fun thing to do! Thanks for sharing!
Great idea! It looks like they took chalk and wrote the rules on a chalkboard. Is that correct? Also, I was trying to enlarge it to read the rules they wrote. I don’t really remember any rules, just throwing a stone and hopping. It would be interesting to see rules. Did they send any markers for throwing, or did you just use stones?
Thanks for the ideas!
I too would like to know what the rules say. This is a super cute idea and I want to share the rules when I gift this.
Thanks for sharing…
I want to see the rules too! And what size are the squares?
Would love to see the rules too. What a fabulous idea!
What a fantastic idea! Just found you through ‘seven thirty three, a creative blog and happy I did. I am making up a ‘care’ package for my grandson in CA, he will love this!
Genius! Would you consider doing your rules board as a download? LOVE it in every way! Thanks!
This is SO cool! My kids (well me too, if I’m completely honest) LOVE popping the bubbles. I will have to try this!
and remember – plastics are recyclable when its all popped out!
I think the rules say:
rules
1. lay out numbers as shown
2. toss the marker on square one
3. skip square one and hop on all the numbers, using only one foot for single numbers, both feet for doubles. turn and hop back, bend over and pick up your number on the way.
4. if you over throw the marker or lose balance then you end your turn. Continue with running numbers 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 until done
This is a fabulous idea!!
That is so much fun!!! I love this idea!
Thanks for all of your fun ideas. We loved this one, & made it as a birthday favor for my daughter’s classmates.
I put a link to your hopscotch fun on my blog: http://letterstomylittlelove.blogspot.com/2012/02/bubble-wrap-fun.html
LOVE LOVE LOVE your mail ideas!!!!!
You sent it just as??? How did you put it together?
THANK YOU for your time!!
I am so excited I came across this blog and your 13ounces or less series. I love the ideas. I wish I would have thought of this a long time ago. I have family with lil’ ones that live out of town and kiddos I used to watch in my daycare that would love to recieve any of the ideas on your blog in the mail. Even though I could take it to them myself, I can’t wait to mail an Egg for Easter and a Frisbee, just because.!!!
I loved this idea and it inspired me to do something a little different with my kids and their flashcards during our homeschool! I’d love it if you’d take a look.
http://chickenbabies.blogspot.com/2012/09/math-pop-or-making-flashcards-fun.html
hey! I want to mail this to a friend…does it matter the size of the package other than the weight? Mine looks a little larger than yours and I just want to check and see….also did they use stamps or do I need to take this into the post office?
Hi Jackie!
Thanks for the note!! As far as I”ve found, there is no max size. I’ve had readers mail pool noodles. And it totally up to you, you can get stamps or walk right up to the post office desk. Both work! Good luck!!
Oh how I wish Canada Post would allow your happy mail at such great prices! Unfortunately everything that is thicker than 2 cm (i.e. won’t fit through a mail slot easily) gets charged an outlandish parcel rate. Boo. But keep on having fun with good ol’ USPS!
Sarah,
Thanks so much for taking a moment to share this. Though I’m with you, it is sad news! boo : (
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