Spinning top

Trottola · All over the world

Wind the string, throw the top: the one that spins longest wins.

Age
5+ years3–6 years
Players
1+ players
Where
Indoors and outdoors
Time
~10 min

You’ll need

  • A wooden top and its string

How to play

  1. Wind the string tightly round the body of the top.
  2. Hold the end of the string and throw the top towards the ground.
  3. Whose top spins the longest?

Safety

Always play these games with an adult watching, in a way that suits your child’s age and the surface underfoot. Keep games with small pieces (marbles, five stones, mangala) away from children under 3.

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