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Dinosaur Day / Dino Stomp Relay

Dino Stomp Relay

Teams stomp, roar and race like dinosaurs in a high-energy relay that gets everyone moving.

How to run it

  1. Set up cones for each team's lane.
  2. Call out a dinosaur movement such as stomping, flapping or tail-swishing.
  3. Have each child travel to the cone and back using that movement before tagging the next child.
  4. Change the movement each round.

You will need

  • cones
Make it easier or harderKeep lanes short for younger children; add a roar-and-freeze rule for an extra challenge.
SafetyCheck the area is clear of trip hazards.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 3Children build gross motor skills and enjoy active play.

Fits these theme days

Dinosaur DayDinosaur & Unicorn DayGreat Race Day

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