Colour Fun Run / Colour Powder Fun Run
Colour Powder Fun Run
Children run a short course while educators dust them with coloured cornflour, ending in a rainbow finish.
How to run it
- Mark a short course with cones in an open grassed area.
- Set up colour stations with homemade cornflour powder.
- Educators gently toss powder at shirts and legs as children pass.
- Rinse off with water afterwards.
You will need
- homemade coloured cornflour
- white T-shirts
- cones
- water
Make it easier or harderYounger children run shorter loops; older children can run multiple laps.
SafetyAim powder below the shoulders, offer sunglasses, check for asthma and keep it outdoors.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 3Running and celebrating together supports wellbeing and joy.
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