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                    Pair children.  Each pair of kids should touch their adjoining feet together and attempt to walk from one side of the room to the other with their feet always touching.  Their feet cannot lose contact with each other or they must start again.  This is…

You need:  one adult-sized long-sleeved t-shirt or thermal undershirt (stretchy is best) for each team, and four small inflated balloons for each team. Place the long sleeved t-shirt and four balloons for each team in front of their line.  Each team member must pull the shirt over their clothes and insert two balloons in each…

For this game you will need one rope for each team. Tie knots spaced along the rope.  You will need the same number of knots as you have kids on each team.  At “GO!” each team member must untie one knot and pass the rope to the next team member.  That team member will untie…

This craft will probably appeal to the younger children, but you never know, sixth graders may surprise you! Items needed:  construction paper, scissors, stapler Cut 2” strips of paper for headband.  Wrap strips around child’s head to determine fit.  Staple the strips together.  Use more construction paper (9” x 12” works best) and cut long…

For each child you will need a small clay pot or a Styrofoam cup would work as well.  I found these tiny pots at a local big store garden center.  You will also need a stalk of wheat, grass seed, soil, and a small piece of paper. Pour soil in pot.  Sprinkle grass seed and…