Traditional Relay Games – Buddy Challenges

This is a team relay game where students complete short movement challenges (run, balance, dribble, carry) and then tag the next teammate. The adaptation turns a normal relay into a buddy system relay: every relay leg includes a 10-second connectedness action (encouragement, appreciation, inclusion, responsibility). Teams still race, but the real aim is to practice being a supportive community under pressure.

Skill focus

Primary Skill Focus

  • Connectedness

Complementary/Secondary Skill Focus

  • Emotional awareness, regulation and communication
  • Valuing people and nature
Age groupStudent numberDuration
6-10 years oldWhole class (in groups).25–40 minutes (1–3 rounds)

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