Sack race. Games for children
The sack race, a traditional game that children have played for several centuries. Apparently, this activity could date back to the seventeenth century when the gardeners made races after lunch. It is a very simple game in which only one bag or sack is required and enough skill and balance of the ch
The sack race, a traditional game that children have played for several centuries. Apparently, this activity could date back to the seventeenth century when the gardeners made races after lunch.
It is a very simple game in which only one bag or sack is required and enough skill and balance of the children. It is a classic game ideal for birthday parties, picnics, barbecues or spend a fun day outdoors.
How to play sack races with children
To play sack races , the more children involved, the more fun it will be. With this game, children will exercise their speed, effort and endurance. It is a perfect game for children to make new friends, learn to share and improve their coordination.This is how bag races are played, step by step:
1 - Children must put their feet inside the bag or bag and wait for someone to give the order to leave.
2 - To start the race, children should hold the bag with one hand to prevent it from falling below the knees and keep it balanced to jump.
3 - Throughout the race the children must have both legs in the bag until they reach the finish line.
4 - Win who arrives first at the finish line.
Important
: Children should play on a safe surface and without many obstacles, since falls are inevitableThe sack race and the children
If you have not yet played sack races with your son, it is good to know something more about this fun activity:
Recommended age
- : from 7 years old.Where is it played?
- the grass, the park, the beach, the garden or sports courts. How many participants?
- more than 2 Materials needed
- : bags, woven bags, sacks of potatoes or rice, which reach to the hips of children.
