Fill the Basket
Beanbags scattered everywhere, teams race to collect them into their hoop, one at a time. Then the coach tips the baskets out and it starts again. Endless.
Overview
You need
BeanbagsHoopsOptional: Soft balls
Skills developed
- Locomotor: running, bending, picking up
- Teamwork: team collecting
- Counting: compare baskets
NEL Framework: Motor Skills Development.
Set up
1Step 1
Scatter all the beanbags across the middle of the space.
2Step 2
Place one hoop (basket) per team in the corners. Teams stand by their hoop.
ChildTagger / team BCoachHoopSpotConeBallBeanbagRope or lineMarked areaWhere they move
How to play
- "Go!" Collect one beanbag at a time and bring it to your basket.
- When the floor is empty, count each basket.
- Coach tips them all out again. Go.
Tips for explaining
"One at a time." The rule that keeps it moving.
"Look for the far ones." Beanbags near the middle go fast.
Make it easier / harder
EasierNo teams: everyone fills one big basket together.
HarderColour rule: only your team's colour. Carry beanbags on your head.
Safety
Bending and running mix: remind heads-up. Stop the game if children bump.
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Rather we ran it for you?
This is one of the games our coaches run in pre-schools every week, with our own equipment. Weekly enrichment, sports days, or a whole holiday programme for your centre, planned in one message.