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Backwards Day / Backwards Races

Backwards Races

Children run, walk or crab-walk races in reverse, turning familiar races upside down for a silly, active challenge.

How to run it

  1. Mark a short, clear course with cones.
  2. Demonstrate walking backwards safely and looking over a shoulder.
  3. Run heats of backwards walking, then crab walking.
  4. Add a backwards relay.
  5. Celebrate the silliest and steadiest styles.

You will need

  • cones
Make it easier or harderWalk rather than run for younger children; older children can do backwards obstacle courses.
SafetyUse a short, flat, obstacle-free course on grass and walk rather than run backwards.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 3Children develop body awareness and coordination through playful movement.

Fits these theme days

Backwards DayOpposites DayWacky WednesdaySilly Tasks DayAthletics Carnival

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