Many Thanks

No Field Day would be possible without the help of hardworking volunteers. So, at the end of the day, make sure you let them know how much you appreciate them. In the weeks prior to the event, ask students from each classroom to create thank-you cards for volunteers. At the closing of Field Day, hold a small awards ceremony for your special helpers. Give each volunteer a Field Day Personalized Baseball Cap with your school logo or a 1st Place Award Silicone Bracelet along with a thank-you card. Your volunteers will be delighted and your
students will be, too.

All Over The Place

Take children around the world on Field Day by making items from different cultures part of the day’s plans. Have children wear sombreros as they hop along in the sack race. Name that activity the Mexican Jumping Bean Race. Plan a China-themed relay race where children hand off fortune
cookies or chopsticks instead of batons. Present winners with 1st, 2nd And 3rd Place Class Ribbons . Give all other children Field Day Participant Award Ribbons with a space to write on the participant’s name.

Use Their Brains

While Field Day is a time for children to get physical exercise, it can also serve as a chance to exercise their minds. At the beginning of each event, have students figure out a simple problem or puzzle related to the upcoming activity. For instance, they could solve a simple math problem before starting the 50-yard dash. The question could be, “When Suzy crossed the finish line, Janie was five yards behind her. How far had Janie run?” The answer is 45 yards. When the child completes the problem or puzzle, give him or her a small gift, such as a “Field Day: Be The Best You Can Be” Sticker or Camouflage Dog Tag.

Working Together

Teach students that by working together they can achieve more. Do this by having them focus on teamwork this Field Day. Plan activities that require joint participation, such as Tug of War, relay races and wheelbarrow races. Encourage children to interact with classmates they don’t normally spend time with. When activities are completed, pass out “We’re All Stars On Field Day” Ribbons and “We’re All Stars On Field Day” Tattoos.

Sounds Great!

Music adds more fun to almost every event. So use it to make this year’s Field Day better than ever! Name each event after a popular musical group or performer, such as the Miley Cyrus Mile Dash or the Jonas Brothers Long Jump. Have CD players playing music at several different locations. Give students “Field Day,Rocks!” Plastic Stadium Cups and Rally Towels.