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Board Relay Race

Teams line up and take turns running to the board to answer one step of a problem, then hand the marker to the next teammate.

  • 🎓 Grades 3–12
  • ⏱ 15–25 min
  • 👥 Two to four teams
  • 📦 Low prep
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How to play Board Relay Race

  1. Divide the board into one section per team.
  2. Teams line up facing the board.
  3. Call out a question or problem. The first player walks quickly to the board and writes one step or one answer.
  4. They hand the marker to the next player, who continues or checks the work.
  5. The first team with a correct, complete answer wins the point.

Variations

  • Spelling relay: each player adds one letter of the word.

💡 Teacher tips

  • Make it a fast walk, not a run.
How to play Board Relay Race: printable classroom rule card with the steps, time (15–25 min), grades 3–12 and prep

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The rules of Board Relay Race on one card. Print it for the board or a sub folder, or save it to Pinterest for later.

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