Materials List:
– Plastic spoons
– Acorns or small balls
– Buckets or containers

Preschool Learning Objectives:
– Gross motor skills development
– Hand-eye coordination
– Following directions
– Teamwork and cooperation

Teacher Instructions:
1. Divide the children into teams and set up a relay course with a starting line and a turn-around point.
2. Place a bucket of acorns or small balls at the starting line for each team.
3. Instruct the children to use the plastic spoons to pick up an acorn or ball and carry it to the turn-around point and back.
4. Once they return to the starting line, they should place the acorn or ball in their team’s bucket and tag the next player to go.
5. The team that finishes first wins the race.
6. Encourage positive reinforcement and cheers for all participants.
7. To differentiate instruction, you can vary the size of the spoon, distance of the course, or have children with more advanced skills use their non-dominant hand.

Teacher Tips:
– For children who may have trouble using the spoon, encourage them to use their fingers to carry the acorn or ball.
– Provide visual demonstrations and verbal instructions to help children understand the rules of the relay race.
– Offer praise and encouragement to all participants, regardless of their speed or skill level.