Bilibo is open for a wide range of interpretations and encourages children to invent their own games, to play and have fun in an active and creative way. Here are some ideas to get started. Check out the Forum for more.
Little Derwish
Spinning inside a Bilibo is the favorite of most kids. You can go slow or fast. Try to do as many revolutions as possible without touching the ground. Spinning is not just great fun but it also helps stimulate a child's vestibular system which experts link to reading and writing readiness.
Caution: Before you start spinning make sure that there are no obstacles or sharp corners around where you could hit your head. Also please avoid expensive parquet floors as they can get scratched.
Taler Schwingen
Let different objects spin around the inside of a Bilibo and try to keep them in motion as long as possible. Classic Taler Schwingen is done with a large coin spinning on its edge. But you can also use marbles or different size balls and see/hear how the sound changes.
While playing you can train hand eye-coordination and fine motor-skill as well as experiment with rhythm and sound.
Make Belief
Bilibo is a great accessory for role and pretend play. Imagine you sit in a racing car and lean into the curves, or use it as a cradle for your dolls. Turned upside down it can become the garage for your toy cars or shelter for playmobil family. Anything goes and children are naturals at reenterpreting objects around them.
Sea Adventure
Pretend you are in a small ship out on the ocean. You rock from one side to the other as the waves are getting bigger. This is even more fun in a group when you tie several Bilibo together and brave the storm as a team. You keep rocking until, suddenly, a huge wave comes and all boats topple over...
Stepping Stones
Place the Bilibos upside down in a row and use them as stepping stones. Create a bridge or a circle and try to walk across them without falling off. Keep your balance as long as possible just standing on a Bilibo with one leg. Imagine it's a boulder in the middle of fast river.
Caution:
Make sure to do this only on a lawn or another soft, non-slippery surface to avoid injuries. As the Bilibos easily slip on a smooth surface.
Drum Tap Tap
A Bilibo is a great percussion instrument. Use it like tribal drum with your hands, see how the sound changes when you hit it with different objects or use it on different surfaces. The sound is particularly impressive when a Bilibo is placed upside down, floating in shallow water. You can literally see how it resonates.