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Athletics Carnival / Egg and Spoon Race

Egg and Spoon Race

Children balance a plastic egg on a spoon and race to the finish without dropping it, practising balance and focus.

How to run it

  1. Mark a start and finish line with cones.
  2. Give each child a spoon and plastic egg.
  3. On the signal, children walk or run carefully to the finish.
  4. If the egg drops, they pick it up and continue.
  5. Run heats and celebrate everyone's effort.

You will need

  • spoons
  • plastic eggs
  • cones
Make it easier or harderUse a larger spoon for younger children; older children can use a smaller spoon or an obstacle course.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 3Children develop balance, coordination and resilience in a playful race.

Fits these theme days

Athletics CarnivalEasterGames Carnival DayGreat Race DaySpring Fair

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