Remember Field Day back in high school?  (For me, it was a great day to get out of class!  But I digress already.)  Whether you belong to a large or small homeschool group, have just a few homeschooling friends, or even just want to try some games with your own children – Field Day can bring a lot of fun and excitement into a day of P.E. class!!

I’m lucky to belong to a fairly large homeschool group that does a Field Day every year.  We have games, races, snacks and even ribbons!  Here’s a picture of one of mine in action this year.

With a large group, we split the children into age groups and have events like:

Tug-of-war

Three-legged race

50 yard dash

Softball throw

Obstacle course

Sack race

Long Jump

We usually have a popcorn machine or cotton candy maker and lots of popsicles to make the day extra special.  Ribbons are handed out at a mini awards ceremony.  Of course, this sort of big-scale event costs a bit of money.  I think each family usually contributes $3.00 to $5.00.

I’m also part of a very small group of homeschoolers that wants to put together a field day this year.  Plans are in progress and we’re going to have a blast, even with only 6-8 children!  With a smaller group, we’re going to be able to do some messier games like:

Wet sponge relay

Frisbee slime relay

Water balloon toss

Egg toss

Skittles in the spoon relay

We’ll probably add a few of the “regular” field day event listed above, too.

This smaller field day probably won’t include real ribbons.  We’ll all bring our own drinks and snacks.  And the competition won’t be nearly as fierce.  But, boy does it sound like fun!

Either way you go – big or small – have a Field Day with your children.  Memories will be made, so don’t forget the camera!

Cindy West (On Our Journey Westward) is a homeschooling mom of three who enjoys encouraging and inspiring other homeschoolers.

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