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Ancient Egypt / Mummy Wrapping Race

Mummy Wrapping Race

Teams race to wrap one teammate from shoulders to feet in toilet paper like an ancient mummy, creating lots of laughter and teamwork.

How to run it

  1. Form small teams and choose one volunteer to be wrapped.
  2. Give each team the same number of toilet rolls.
  3. On the signal, teams wrap their mummy from the shoulders down.
  4. Stop when time is up and judge the best-wrapped mummy.
  5. Collect paper for recycling or use it in a later craft.

You will need

  • toilet paper rolls
  • timer
Make it easier or harderYounger children can wrap a teddy or a chair; older children can add decorated amulets.
SafetyNever wrap faces or necks, and only wrap willing volunteers.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 2, Outcome 3Children cooperate and take turns in a fun, active team challenge.

Fits these theme days

Ancient EgyptHalloweenTime Travellers DayTeamwork DaySilly Tasks Day

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