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For the educator:

Blue tape
3 cones
3 tables
3 water bottles - filled ⅓ full

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This game can be played in a large, open indoor or outdoor space.

Game Setup

Create the Grid: Use blue tape to create a grid on the ground with three columns and five rows of X's.
Place the Ponies: At the base of each column in the grid, place a cone or an item to represent a pony.
Prepare the Tables: Next to each grid column, place a table with a one-third full water bottle on it.

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To learn how to play \"Pony Race Relay,\" click the link to watch an easy-to-learn tutorial video.

Pony Race Relay Tutorial Video (Captions)

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\"Pony Race Relay\" is a fun and engaging game that promotes teamwork, coordination, and dexterity. It can easily be adapted for different skill levels and provides a dynamic and energetic activity for players of all ages. Enjoy facilitating this game!
Introduction to \"Pony Race Relay\"
- Gather the Players: Assemble all participants into a large, open indoor or outdoor space. Introduce the game as \"Pony Race Relay.
- Explain the Objective: Inform the players that the goal is to flip a water bottle successfully to move a cone, representing their pony, to the finish line first.
How to Play
- Divide into Groups: Form groups of 3 or 4 players.
- Starting the Relay: On the leader's signal, the first player in each team tries to flip their water bottle to land upright on the table.
- Advancing the Pony: If successful, the player races to the grid and moves their pony to the first X in their column.
- Continuing the Game: The next player then attempts their water bottle flip, aiming to advance their pony further along the grid.
- Reaching the Finish Line: The process repeats until one team's pony reaches the final X, winning the game.
Conducting the Game
- Encourage Enthusiasm: Motivate the players with prompts like \"Go, go, go!\" to create excitement.
- Celebrate Success: Acknowledge successful bottle flips with cheers and encouragement.
Conclusion of the Game
- Declare the Winner: Celebrate the team whose pony reaches the finish line first.
- Wrap Up: Summarize the game and the teamwork involved.
Debrief Questions
- What techniques did your team use to help you?
- Do you feel it is better to be quick and fast or have technique and strategy to flip the bottle? Explain.
- What was the most difficult part of the relay?
- How did you or your teammates react when there was a teammate struggling to land the bottle correctly? How did you and your team react?
- Do you think your teammates' reactions and body language affects your performance? Explain
- Share a time at home, school or work when you or a person in your group was really affected positively or negatively by the reactions or body language of other people.

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Younger Players: For simplicity, have them flip a coin or roll a die instead of flipping a water bottle.

Advanced Players: Increase the challenge by adding more teams, players, or extending the grid with additional X's.

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Belonging. New friends. Fresh foods. Joy. Embracing a whole-child perspective, this playlist celebrates the many everyday ways we can nourish youth health and wellness. Dive into this collection and you’ll find blood-pumping relay races, team-building balloon tosses, and creativity-boosting game design. Plus this playlist is brimming with learning resources you can use to introduce youth to yoga, mindfulness meditation, and the health benefits of seasonal fruits and vegetables!

“Physical activity, creative expression, and social interaction are all essential for well-rounded development that goes beyond the classroom. Whether it’s through sports, outdoor adventures, or introductions to wellness, youth learn the value of taking care of their body and mind. And that’s a cornerstone of their success and happiness.” — Richmond Brown, Jr.

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Pony Race Relay (Team Building) Game

Pony Race Relay (Team Building) Game

Pony Race Relay (Team Building) Game

Overview