Bow and Arrow

by BS Toys

$28.95 ~~$38.50~~ /

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A steady stance, a drawn string and an arrow heading for the apple.

🎯 Sharper aim: three wooden apple targets give every arrow a clear goal to line up with
💪 Two-handed control: steadying the wooden bow with one hand and drawing with the other builds gross motor control
🛡️ Gentler landings: all three arrows have protective tips, so the set is built for supervised play
🌳 Outdoor play: made for the backyard or park, with an adult close by
🔇 Quiet play: no batteries and no electronics, just the soft sounds of wooden arrows
🎒 Easy storage: wipe clean with a damp cloth and keep it indoors between games

The Educator's Note

Drawing the bow with one hand while steadying it with the other builds two-handed coordination and gross motor control, and the apple targets give a 5-year-old a clear reason to keep practising their aim.
Three arrows and three apples make a built-in game: count the hits, swap turns with a sibling or friend, then step back a pace to make it harder. That keeps a 5-year-old and an 8-year-old both challenged with the same set.
The arrows have protective tips and the whole set is wood with no batteries, so it suits supervised backyard play at 5 years and up without the noise or fuss of electronic games.

Play Specifications

🧒 5 years +

Recommended for ages 5 years +

🌍 Explorer

Active & Outdoor

📖 Storyteller

Role Play & Imagination

🔉 Quiet

Low volume

🌳 Outdoor

Garden / Park / Rough Play

👤 Independent Play

Solo / Self-Correcting

👥 Group Play

Collaborative / Multi-Player

🏃 Gross Motor

Movement & Coordination

🧠 Cognitive

Problem Solving & Logic

🤏 Fine Motor

Precision & Grip

The Educator's Note

Drawing the bow with one hand while steadying it with the other builds two-handed coordination and gross motor control, and the apple targets give a 5-year-old a clear reason to keep practising their aim.
Three arrows and three apples make a built-in game: count the hits, swap turns with a sibling or friend, then step back a pace to make it harder. That keeps a 5-year-old and an 8-year-old both challenged with the same set.
The arrows have protective tips and the whole set is wood with no batteries, so it suits supervised backyard play at 5 years and up without the noise or fuss of electronic games.

Play Specifications

🧒 5 years +

🌍 Explorer

📖 Storyteller

🔉 Quiet

🌳 Outdoor

👤 Independent Play

👥 Group Play

🏃 Gross Motor

🧠 Cognitive

🤏 Fine Motor

Pull back, aim, release. Each arrow gives instant feedback on how well the shot was lined up, so children adjust and try again. Three wooden apple targets turn that into a simple game with a Robin Hood feel.

Suited to 5 years and up, when children can follow safety rules and enjoy testing their aim. It builds eye-hand coordination and focus, and it's a quiet, battery-free outdoor game for one player or a few taking turns.

Also available in a great value bundle

Best for children who like testing themselves and spending time outside, with an adult nearby.

A 5 to 6 year old ready for a first aiming game, who is working on steady hands and listening to safety rules
A 7 to 8 year old who wants a challenge, like stepping back from the target or keeping score against a sibling
A child who loves outlaw, forest or medieval stories and wants to act them out in the backyard
A parent looking for a quiet, battery-free outdoor game for birthdays, school holidays or a summer Christmas

Target practice with a Robin Hood twist

The bow bends, the arrow leaves and an apple target is either hit or narrowly missed. The idea is simple, which is why children keep coming back to it. Three arrows and three wooden apples create a natural game: take your shots, count what you hit, then go again.

Where the skill gets built

Drawing the bow means each side of the body has a different job. One hand holds the bow steady while the other pulls back, and that kind of two-handed coordination is a real gross motor challenge for a 5-year-old. Lining the arrow up with an apple is eye-hand coordination in action. Children judge the distance, take the shot and see straight away whether to aim higher, lower or steadier. Each miss gives them something to correct, which is how concentration and patience grow.

Setting up and playing safely

This set is made for outdoors with an adult close by. The arrows have protective tips, but they can still mark walls and other surfaces, so hang the apple targets with care and keep the area behind them clear. Never point the bow at a person or an animal. In summer, a shaded patch of lawn is more comfortable for longer games. Avoid wet grass and dew, and wipe the wood with a damp cloth afterwards.

A game that grows with them

At 5, the goal is simply hitting an apple. By 7 or 8, children start stepping back to make the shot harder, keeping score and taking turns with a friend or sibling. The same three arrows and three apples work at every stage, so the challenge grows without needing anything new.

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