Description
a sustainably handcrafted toy
- A traditional ball and cup game handcrafted from solid, sustainable beech designed to withstand hard knocks with ease.
- Finished with a blend of lavender, orange and tree oils.
- Presented in a hand woven, ethically made, organic cotton drawstring bag.
As a child I hit myself on the head playing with a ball and cup and can still remember how much it hurt. So replacing the wooden ball with a soft felt one means there’s much less danger of injury. The felt ball is handmade from locally sourced sheeps wool coloured using natural plant-based dyes. The ball’s attached to the cup with sustainable hemp twine.
the benefits of cup and ball play
The ball and cup game is deceptively simple. Just swing the ball on its string and catch it in the cup. However, it actually requires a lot of skill. The repetitious process of learning how to do this develops hand eye co-ordination but also something more inportant.
The fact that it takes time to learn encourages persistence and and builds motivation in a child. These are important qualities to foster in an age of instant gratification. As such I recommend this toy most suitable for ages 7+.
The best technique is to grip the cup’s handle with your thumb over the knot. Let the ball hang straight down on its string in front of you. Swing in a forwards and backwards motion, keeping the string straight, when you’re ready swing the ball up and bring the cup up underneath it in a scooping motion.
personalised
Make yours extra special by having a name or initials hand engraved into the wood.
Please specify your chosen name or initials in the ‘personalisation’ box at checkout.
safety certified
CE certified safe for children aged 3 years and older.
Warning: Due to the string which poses a danger of strangulation this toy is recommended for ages 3+. Do not allow young children to play with it unsupervised.
shipping & packaging
Plastic free, recycled & recyclable packaging is used.
Toys are shipped within 3-5 days from the time of ordering.
Royal Mail 2nd Class post is the standard shipping method. If you’d prefer your order delivered more quickly select a shipping upgrade during checkout.
I am very happy with the two cup and ball games which I bought for my grandchildren. I’m sure they will be delighted with them especially as they have their names etched on them. I would recommend Love Heartwood and their products. Very quickly dispatched and delivered.