Ready for some relay races, but not sure where to start? Grab your free printable copy of these 30 relay race ideas and be ready to play!
Sometimes the kids just need more direction other than, “Go run around the backyard.”
Sometimes they just want to be competivite with each other in a fun and low stress way.
Sometimes you need a game that a larger group can play at a party.
All of these reasons bring you to this free printable of Relay Race Ideas For Kids.
No more standing their scratching your head about what types of relays to do, what the next movement should be, or how to make it more engaging than just, “Run to the cone and back.”
This printable has six categories and 30 race ideas to get you going. Once you have cycled through these, your relay race ideas will be flowing!
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Relay Race Practiced Skills
I know that the whole point of relay races is to get the kids moving their bodies in various ways and adding in a little healthy competition.
While this is the main goal, there are so many skills being practced throughout a relay race game.
Skills like:
- Turn taking
- Graceful winning and losing
- Team work
- Gross motor and fine moto
- Concentration
- Direction following
How To Prep Your Relay Race Ideas For Kids
You can make your prep work as simple, or as robust as you prefer.
The simple way: Just print out the page of ideas.
A few more steps: Cut out each card (there are 6 total) and laminate them so you can use them ouside without worry.
For both options, your final step should be gathering any materials you need to play your chosen relay games. That could be items like:
- Cones – This set comes with cones, rings, and bean bags. We have had our for a few years and love all the versatility and creativity we can do with it!
- Balls
- Egg and Spoon – Another set of items we have had for about three years and use constantly in a variety of ways.
- Pompoms
- Cups
You don’t need a lot of supplies, but a few addition items are helpful!
How To Organize Relay Races For Kids
There are so many different ways to engage in relay races to accommodate your number of kids and their abilities.
You can work in teams, or as individuals.
You can choose to make it competitive, or just beat their own times.
You can choose to play as many rounds as you want.
That’s the best part of it! There are lots of ways to play as you get the kids moving in a fun environment.
Included In This Printable
The free printable of Relay Race Ideas For Kids includes:
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- 2 page PDF sent to your email
- 1 page with directions
- 1 page with your printable relay race ideas
Stop the guessing of what. todo next in a relay race, and grab your free printable with 30 Relay Race Ideas For Kids. You can spend less time planning and more time actually playing with this page in front of you. Happy racing!
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