Game Description:
A relay style race in which groups of children compete to get the most beanbags.
Objective:
Finish with the most beanbags.
Game Rules:
Create a 60’ x 60’ square with 4 cones and divide children so there are groups at each cone. Place 30-40 beanbags in the center of the square. On “GO,” one child at a time from each corner runs out and picks up 1 of the beanbags and returns. After tagging the returning player’s hand, the next player leaves. Play continues until all beanbags are gone. The team with the most beanbags wins.
Saftey Considerations:
Appropriate footwear for surface. Remind players of heads up running.
Progression (optional):
Different locomotion (hopping, skipping, galloping, jumping).
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Videos:
Age:
7 to 9 years
10 to 12 years
13 to 15 years
Type of Activity:
Warm up/Cool down
Space Needed:
Large Space (Gym, Multipurpose Room, Playroom)
Field / Park
Equipment Needed:
Low Key (Balls, Balloons, Skipping ropes, Hoops)
Gym Equipment (Goals, Matts, Beams, Hoops, Balls, Parachutes, Bats, Racquets, Cones)
How Many Leaders are Needed:
Only 1
How Big of a Group is Needed:
Medium group (6 - 15 kids)
Large group (16+ kids)
Types of Skills Practiced:
Agility
Run
