Get ready to serve up some excitement and score big with fun as we celebrate two of summer’s biggest sporting events! Whether your little ones are future tennis champions or football superstars, these station-based activities will have them moving, learning, and having a ball.
Wimbledon Balloon Tennis 🎾
What You’ll Need:
– Balloons
– Paper plates
– Wooden spoons or paint stirrers
– Tape or glue
– Pens/crayons for decorating
– Masking tape for court lines
Instructions:
1. Create “racquets” by taping wooden spoons to paper plates
2. Let children decorate their racquet with markers
3. Use masking tape to create a simple court on the floor
4. Inflate balloons and start rallying!
Penalty Shootout Challenge ⚽
What You’ll Need:
– Soft foam balls or bean bags
– Large cardboard box or hula hoop
– Masking tape
– Scorecards and pencils
– Stickers for rewards
Instructions:
1. Set up “goal” using cardboard box or hula hoop
2. Mark shooting line with masking tape
3. Each child gets 5 shots to score
4. Keep score and celebrate every goal!
Sports Equipment Exploration 🏃♀️
What You’ll Need:
– Tennis balls
– Football balls
– Cones
– Measuring tape
– Clipboards and pencils
– Magnifying glasses
Instructions:
1. Set up exploration stations with different sports equipment
2. Children investigate texture, weight, bounce height
3. Compare and contrast tennis balls vs footballs
4. Record findings on exploration sheets
Champion’s Healthy Snack Bar 🍓
What You’ll Need:
– Strawberries (Wimbledon tradition!)
-Oranges
– Bananas
– Crackers
– Cheese cubes
– Water bottles
– Small paper plates
– Napkins
Instructions:
1. Create a “Wimbledon & Euros” themed snack station
2. Discuss why athletes need healthy fuel
3. Let children create their own champion’s plate
4. Create a hydration station with decorated water bottles
Multi-Sport Relay Races 🏃♂️
What You’ll Need:
– Tennis balls
– Footballs
– Cones for markers
– Hoops
– Stopwatch (optional)
– Team bibs or coloured scarves
Instructions:
1. Set up relay course with tennis and football elements
2. Tennis leg: balance ball on racket/plate
3. Football leg: dribble ball through cones
4. Finish with a celebration dance!
Tennis & Football Skills Circuit 🎯
What You’ll Need:
– Various sized targets (buckets, hoops, boxes)
– Soft balls
– Tennis Racquets
– Cones
– Chalk for marking
Instructions:
1. Set up skill stations around the space
2. Tennis: Target practice with racquets and balls
3. Football: Accuracy shooting at different targets
4. Rotate every 5 minutes
Victory Celebration Crafts 🏆
What You’ll Need:
– Cardboard
– Gold/silver foil or paint
– Ribbons
– Glue sticks
– Scissors
– Markers
– Stickers
Instructions:
1. Create winner’s medals for all participants – cover circles of cardboard in foil and attach ribbons
2. Design team flags for England Women’s football – decorate with the traditional St George’s cross or your favourite player and attach to a stick or straw
3. Make “Centre Court” tickets as keepsakes – decorate your card with name, date and seat number
Sports Commentary & Cheer Station 📢
What You’ll Need:
– Toy microphones or toilet roll tubes
– Pom-poms (homemade from tissue paper)
– England flags (printable)
– Recording device (optional)
– Props for interviews
Instructions:
1. Children take turns being sports commentators
2. Create team chants for England Women’s team
3. Practice victory interviews
4. Record commentary for playback fun
These activities celebrate the excitement of Wimbledon and the Women’s Euros while promoting physical activity, teamwork, and inclusive fun. Every child can participate at their own level while developing sports skills and celebrating these fantastic sporting events!
Remember: The goal is participation, enjoyment, and celebrating sport together. Every child is a winner when they’re having fun and being active! 🏆
