Three-Legged Race

Get ready

1. Pair up kids of similar height.
2. Have each pair stand side by side and loosely tie their inside ankles together.
3. Mark a start line and a finish line on a soft surface.

How to play

1. Pairs line up at the start line with arms around each other's shoulders or waists.
2. Practice a few steps together first: "tied leg, outside leg."
3. On "Go," pairs race to the finish line.
4. If a pair falls, they get up together and keep going.
5. Run it as a relay by having pairs tag the next pair at the finish.

Tips & variations

• Tie ankles loosely so feet can slip out if someone falls.
• Counting out loud together ("1, 2, 1, 2") helps a lot.
• Celebrate the pair that worked together best, not just the fastest.