Digging up Potatoes

Objective

In this activity the children build strength in their arms by holding each other (the potatoes) or pulling the potatoes loose (the farmer).

Instructions

  1. The children are potatoes lying on their stomach with their arms towards the centre holding each other’s hands.
  2. The farmer tries to loosen the potatoes one-by-one by pulling the potato’s leg.
  3. When the potato becomes separated from the others, the potato becomes a farmer and helps to loosen more potatoes.

Variation

  • Can you try to hang on to each other with your legs?

Equipment

No equipment required.

Age

0 - 2 years
3 - 5 years

Area

Large space
Small space

Motor skills

Learning areas

Activity type