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Animal Walk Relay
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Animal Walk Relay

Teams race down and back moving like different animals: bear crawl, crab walk, frog hop, and more.

AgesPre-K, K–2nd, 3rd–5thKids6-30Time10 minWhereIndoor or outdoorEnergyActive

Get ready

  1. Set a start line and a cone 15 feet away for each team.
  2. Split kids into teams and line them up.

How to play

  1. The leader calls out an animal and shows how it moves.
  2. On "Go," the first player on each team moves like that animal to the cone and back.
  3. They tag the next player, who does the same animal.
  4. When the whole team is done, they sit down.
  5. Call a new animal for the next round: bear crawl, crab walk, frog hop, penguin waddle, or kangaroo jump.

Tips & variations

  • Keep the distance short. Crab walks and bear crawls are tiring.
  • Kids with mobility needs can choose any animal that works for them.
  • Let kids suggest animals for extra fun.

πŸ“– Bible connection

God made every animal with its own special way of moving (Genesis 1:24-25). He made you special too!

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