Fall Tree Relay Race
Get ready to race to build a fall tree with this fun fall-themed gross motor game! This relay race encourages cooperation and teamwork - gather some sticks and leaves and get ready to have some fun!
Materials Needed
Fall Tree Relay Race
Difficulty Level: Medium
Time Needed: 10 minutes
Best done: Outdoors
Main Movement: Running
Materials Needed
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Sticks
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Leaves
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Open Space
Let's Play!
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To begin, gather some sticks and leaves (a great adventure to do with your children)! Gather at least 10 leaves (more if more children are playing) and 2 large sticks along with some smaller ones.
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Next, set up your area to play:
- Set the largest sticks at "tree building" spot (one for each team)
- Set the leaves and sticks at the "starting spot" - longer distance from the building spot for older children, shorter distance for younger children.
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Place indiviudal sticks into small containers if using (so children aren't running while holding sticks! Place leaves in a basket for children to grab from (same number of leaves in each team's basket)
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Do a "run through" with the teams so they can see how to build their trees: first the smaller sticks (if using), then each member places their leaf. One teammate runs at time, when they get back to their team the next person in line goes.
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Whichever team has completed their tree first wins!
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Variation: shout out a way to move (instead of just running) :jumping, skipping, speed walking etc.
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**A different way to play - team game
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Children all work together to try and build the biggest tree: Set materials out and set a timer, children must work together to build the biggest tree in however much time you give them.
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