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Water Play Day / Over-the-Head Bucket Fill

Over-the-Head Bucket Fill

Teams pass cups of water over their heads down the line to fill a bucket at the end, racing to fill it first.

How to run it

  1. Line teams up with a full bucket at the front and an empty bucket at the back.
  2. The first child fills a cup and pours it over their head into the next child's cup.
  3. Keep pouring down the line until the last child tips water into the end bucket.
  4. The first team to reach a marked fill line wins.

You will need

  • plastic cups
  • buckets
  • water
Make it easier or harderPass cups sideways for younger children; older children can use cups with holes.
SafetyPlay on grass, have children wear sunsafe swimwear, and supervise water at all times.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 3Working in a line to reach a shared goal builds teamwork and cooperation.

Fits these theme days

Water Play DayTeamwork DaySummer HolidaysBeach Day

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