Tips and Tricks for dealing with challenges

  • Challenge: Kids focus only on winning:
    Tip: Give “Team Spirit points” for buddy behaviours (encouraging, including, calming). Announce both: speed + spirit.
  • Challenge: Some kids feel slow or embarrassed:
    Tip: Emphasize “Everyone belongs.” Allow different station difficulty options (walk fast vs run).
  • Challenge: Arguments after mistakes:
    Tip: Use a built-in reset phrase: “We try again—what’s our tweak?” No blaming; only adjustment.
  • Challenge: Noise gets too high:
    Tip: Use “inside cheer” (silent thumbs up, quiet “you got this”). Keep it community-friendly.
  • Challenge: Unequal participation:
    Tip: Roles ensure non-runners still contribute. Rotate roles every round.