PreK-2 Backyard Fitness and Games
We know many schools are sending home many on-line and hard copy learning opportunities this week. That gives us a chance to help you take a break and keep your body moving during the week in your own backyard! Enjoy learning and developing these ideas. After that, try to get 30 minutes to 1 hour per day of movement in your yard to go along with all of your at home learning.
Tree Tag
Materials: Yard or park with trees
Players:Three or more
Take traditional tag up a notch! In “tree tag,” the trees are safe! The “it” player tries to tag other players as they run between trees. This game can be played between as little as two trees or as many as ten! Tag the Outdoor Discovery Center in a video on facebook or instagram to share your tree tag adventure with us! Don’t forget to use the hashtags, #odcbackyardcrusade and #outdoordiscoverycenter.
Homemade Obstacle Course
Materials: Household Items
Players: 2or more
Use items from around the house to create an “obstacle course.” Challenge other family members to complete the obstacle course and see who can complete it in the fastest time! Tag the Outdoor Discovery Center in a video on facebook or instagram to share your obstacle course with us! Don’t forget to use the hashtags #odcbackyardcrusade and #outdoordiscoverycenter
Stuffed Animal Hide & Seek
Materials: Stuffed Animals, pencils, paper
Players: 2 or more
Play a fun game of "hide and seek" outside while also practicing math skills! Tag the Outdoor Discovery Center in a video on facebook or instagram to share your stuffed animal hide and seek adventure with us! Don’t forget to use the hashtags, #odcbackyardcrusade and #outdoordiscoverycenter.
Sidewalk Chalk Target
Materials: Chalk, Rocks or Bean Bags
Players: Two or more
Create a target on your sidewalk or driveway, with multiple rings. Assign point levels to each ring of the target. After you finish making the target it’s time to play the game! Take turns tossing small rocks or bean bags onto the target. The player with the most points wins! Tag the Outdoor Discovery Center in a video on facebook or instagram to share your chalk target game with us! Don’t forget to use the hashtags, #odcbackyardcrusade and #outdoordiscoverycenter.
Circle Soccer
Materials: Ball
Players: Four or more
Players will stand in a circle with their feet touching. To score a “goal” players try to hit the ball between other players’ legs, while also guarding their own “goal,” or trying to prevent the ball from being hit between their legs. Use “flat hands” while hitting the ball in order to prevent players from “throwing” the ball. This game can be played as an “elimination game” or players can keep track of the score. Tag the Outdoor Discovery Center in a video on facebook or instagram to share your circle soccer game with us! Don’t forget to use the hashtags, #odcbackyardcrusade and #outdoordiscoverycenter.
Bird Bingo
Materials: Bird Bingo Cards, Pencils
Players: Two or more
It’s time for some BINGO! Grab the template from the link below and see if you are able to get a bingo (or multiple) throughout the day. Tag the Outdoor Discovery Center in a post on facebook or instagram as you spot birds and call out BINGO! Don’t forget to use the hashtags #odcbackyardcrusade and #outdoordiscoverycenter