Epic Thoughts to Keep the Tikes Amused for Days
Big Foot Relay. Have the children take two shoeboxes with them. Tape the lids onto the corners, then cut a one-inch-wide and four-inch long slit in to each one top. Get the contestants slip their feet into the slits in the boxes and race.
Name-It Ball. Have players form a circle. Give one player a rubber ball. That player selects a class, such as “candy bars.” He or she then bounces the ball to another player in the circle, who must get the ball, say an item from the category, such as “Snickers,” and keep the ball mobile to the next player. If the player can’t name an item, holds the ball too long, or repeats an item, he or she is out.
Blind Walk. Create an obstruction path from one end of the yard to the other. Line up the contestants and let them have a serious look at the path. One at a time, blindfold the tykes and have them walk the path without looking. Note each player’s time on the scoreboard.
Drag the Body. Separate the group into two teams. Give each team a blanket. Have one player from each team lie down on the blanket. The teams must cart the body on the blanket from one end of the yard to the other. Whoever crosses the finish line first, wins.
