Sack Races

Duncan Hill

A racing game where children need to jump. 

Materials Needed:

• Sacks - available from fruit shops
• Old pillow cases can be used.
• Masking tape.

What to do:

• Make starting and finishing lines (you could do this by adding masking tape on the grass/surface).
• The players each have a sack / pillow. They get into it feet first, hold it up to their waist and line up.
• The aim of the game is to jump, holding onto the sides of the sack / pillow up to the finishing line.

Hints and Tips:

• If playing with a large number of children, this can be done in relay races.
• Make sure that this game isn’t played on a slippery surface. Best played on the grass.
• To make it more challenging, add a track that the children have to follow to get to the finishing line.