Sponge Relay
Carry water across the yard in a sponge. Most of it will not arrive.
- Ages
- 3–10 yrs
- Play
- 10–30 min
- Prep
- 4 min
- Mess
- some
- Energy
- wild
- Where
- outside
You’ll need
Things you probably have at home.
- a spongeGet it on Amazon
- two bucketsGet it on Amazon
- water
Optional
- a timerGet it on Amazon
- a measuring cup to compare resultsGet it on Amazon
- cones to run aroundGet it on Amazon
How to play
Before you start: One full bucket at one end of the yard, one empty at the other, a sponge in the full one.
Soak the sponge, run to the empty bucket, squeeze it out, run back.
Keep going for two minutes and see how far up the empty bucket gets.
Measure the result in a pitcher so there is a number to beat.
Go again and try to beat it — most children work out that running slower spills less.
Last round: carry it on your head.
What it helps with
Keep it safe
- Wet grass and wet feet are slippery. Bare feet grip better than wet shoes.
- Never leave a young child alone with a full bucket.
Make it different next time
- Two teams and two buckets if there are enough people.
- Use a slotted spoon instead of a sponge for a much harder version.
Cleanup: Tip the buckets on the grass.
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