![]() Variations: If the crab position is too difficult, kids can crawl sideways on their hands and knees instead. Once the players are divided into teams and have mastered the crab walk, set the start and finish lines and have the kids race. It helps if they can tighten their tummies.įrom there, they can scuttle along, moving one hand and one foot forward, then the other, trying to keep their bottom off the ground as they do. Next, have them lift their bottoms from the hips and push up so their body weight is evenly distributed between their hands and feet. Their feet should be planted on the ground. Have them bring their knees about hip-width apart. Then, have them put their hands behind them, palms down, with fingers facing their feet. If you have spoons from your egg-spoon relay, combine the two games by having players carry their pennies or other items to the carton on the utensil.Ĭan be played: Indoors (in a large gym with mats or a roomy carpeted area) or outdoors (on grass is best)īefore starting the game, you'll need to teach kids how to do the crab crawl.įirst, have them sit on the ground. Variations: Swap beans or other party-themed trinkets for pennies. The game is over when one team has successfully dropped a penny into each cup in their egg carton. Then, they run to their team's egg carton and, from waist height, drop the penny into one of the carton's cups (decide in advance whether second chances are allowed if a player misses). The first player from each team starts the game by racing to the bowl and picking up one penny. Next, place a bowl containing enough pennies for each player at the turn-around line. Place an egg carton (lid removed) about halfway between the two lines, one for each team. To set this relay up, start by marking off two lines: a starting line and a turn-around line. Supplies: Empty egg cartons, bowls, and at least one penny per player (a few spares are a good idea in case they get lost) Whether you use eggs or coins, try increasing the challenge by adding obstacles to navigate through or require players to skip instead of walk. In this take, you can place a small coin on the spoon and have kids try to keep it from falling as they race. ![]() If you want to use the plastic variety, change the game up by skipping the spoon and having kids run the relay with an armful of colorful, non-messy eggs.ĭon't have any eggs on hand? Use coins (one per player, though you may want a few spares) instead. If you have bigger teams (and a full carton of eggs to spare) you can also play a version where each team is allowed one or two replacement eggs. In this version, kids will have to try to keep the egg from breaking or cracking for the duration of the relay. Variations: If you're willing to make a little mess, use a raw egg. The first team to complete the relay wins. If the egg is dropped, the player must stop and retrieve it. ![]() Then, the egg is passed off to a teammate who takes their turn. Each player gets a spoon and an egg (hardboiled or plastic).Įach team must carry their egg on their spoon from the starting line to a turnaround point and back again. Supplies: Spoons (one per player), eggs (real or plastic, one per team)įor this one, you'll need two teams.
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