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Pancake Day / Pancake Flipping Races

Pancake Flipping Races

Children race while flipping a felt pancake in a frying pan without dropping it. A traditional Shrove Tuesday game with lots of laughs.

How to run it

  1. Make felt or foam pancakes.
  2. Set up race lanes with cones.
  3. Children run, flipping the pancake at set points.
  4. Run as a relay so everyone has a turn.

You will need

  • light plastic or old frying pans
  • felt or foam pancakes
  • cones
Make it easier or harderLet younger children walk; older children can do multiple flips or obstacles.
SafetyUse lightweight pans and keep lanes well apart.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 3Children develop coordination and enjoy a playful tradition.

Fits these theme days

Pancake DayGreat Race DayGames Carnival DayBackyard Play Day

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