Jellybean Relay Races for Preschool

Relay races are a perfect activity for the preschool classroom – they help children practice teamwork, waiting their turn, hand-eye coordination, and motor skills. It’s definitely possible to do the same races over and over throughout the year, switching up the materials to be seasonally appropriate, and children will love it every single time. This can be a wonderful way to assess how these social and motor skills are improving as the children grow.

Here are some ideas for using jellybeans in relay races:

• Carry a jellybean on a spoon around different obstacles
• Roll a jellybean across the floor with your nose
• Pick up a jellybean with a straw and move it from one bowl to another
• Fill a cup with jellybeans as quickly as possible
• Use your toes to pass a jellybean to each other

I’d love to hear about some of your favorite relay races in the classroom!