Towel RelayNot a competitive relay race. Relay format provides a nice structure within which the kids can experiment with different ways of moving. ObjectivesChildren ages 4-5 years can run with control over speed and direction GM II ages 2-2 ½ will know 4-5 body parts Lang. IA ages 1 ½-2 can carry objects GM II and ages 1 ½ can bend to pick up something without falling GM II
MaterialsPaper towels; floor mats. Procedures1. Ask children to stand in a line facing the opposite wall. They should be far enough apart so that when they all run to the other side of the room, they will not collide. If possible, put mats down on the floor at the opposite wall.
Place as many paper towels on the mats as there are children plus a few extras.
2. Ask the children to hold hands, spread out in a line, and then drop hands. Explain that on "Go" they run to the other wall, pick up a towel with their [body part (hands, mouth, toes, legs, arms, etc.)] and run back. Teacher or child leader counts 1-2-3-GO!
3. When they all return, give them the direction to run to the mat, put the towel down and run back.
4. Children/teacher chooses: a new body part to pick up the towels with, or a new way to move (suggest running backwards, bunny jumps, galloping, etc.). |