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Great Race Day / Team Flag Design

Team Flag Design

Each team designs its own flag with a name, colours and symbols, building identity and team spirit before a race or games day.

How to run it

  1. Talk about how flags use colours and symbols to show meaning.
  2. Give each team card or fabric and markers.
  3. Teams agree on a name, colours and a symbol.
  4. Decorate the flag and attach it to a stick or cone.
  5. Each team presents their flag and explains its meaning.

You will need

  • card or calico
  • markers
  • paint
  • sticks or dowel
  • tape
Make it easier or harderProvide ready-cut symbols for younger children; older children can design a team motto too.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 1, Outcome 5Children express group identity and explain the meaning behind their design choices.

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Great Race DayAround the World DayTeamwork DayHarmony DayAthletics Carnival

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