

Let children take turns soaking their bandanas in the first color, which should be the lightest of the two or three selected colors. Have children bind parts of the cloth tightly with rubber bands. Give each child a bandana-sized square of white cotton cloth (inexpensive white cloth napkins may work well). Prepare dyes in two to three colors according to package instructions. Let two to three children play at a time.īandana-sized squares of white cotton cloth Decide on an appropriate distance from the pole for children to stand and put down tape to mark the spot.

For older children, throwing a horseshoe near the stake could earn one point, having the horseshoe land touching the stake could earn two points, and circling the horseshoe could earn three points. Determine a point system based on children's ages and abilities. Show children how to throw the plastic horseshoes to catch them around the stake. The second one wears tall boots with taps. I get on my horse (Pretend to climb on a horse.) I work all day (Pretend to have a lasso in one hand.) When you wave the bandana, two children can race at a time. Line children up at opposite ends of the playground and hold up a red bandana. Then, show children how to run, gallop, trot, prance, etc. Set up three chairs in a triangle in the center of the room.
