Recycle Day / Recycling Sort Relay
Recycling Sort Relay
Teams race to sort clean rubbish into the right bins, learning which items belong in recycling, compost or landfill.
How to run it
- Collect clean, safe recyclables and mixed items and put them in a pile at one end.
- Place labelled bins at the other end.
- Teams take turns running, choosing one item and placing it in a bin.
- Check the bins together at the end and talk about any tricky items.
You will need
- clean recyclables
- labelled bins or boxes
- cones
Make it easier or harderUse picture labels for younger children, or add more bin types and a points penalty for older children.
SafetyUse only clean items with no glass, sharp edges or food waste.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 2, Outcome 3Children learn how their choices care for the environment while being active together.
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