On the morning of Mar. 6, Central Boulevard School’s third graders and their special guests participated in a high-energy Minute to Win It event. Emceed by physical education teacher Mr. Braglia, the fun-filled competition challenged students and their guests to complete quick-thinking and skill-based games in just 60 seconds.
Each game station was supervised by a third-grade teacher, ensuring that participants received guidance and support as they attempted to beat the clock. A large countdown timer projected onto a screen heightened the anticipation as everyone worked against time to complete their tasks.
The event featured five engaging stations:
* Stack Attack – Competitors built a pyramid using 21 cups, stacking them in a 6-5-4-3-2-1 formation.
* One-Handed Bracelets – Participants used one hand to thread as many fruit loops as possible onto a pipe cleaner.
* Sticky Note Challenge – Participants covered their partners with as many sticky notes as they could within a minute.
* Marshmallow Toss – Teammates stood 2-4 feet apart, attempting to land marshmallows into a cup held by their partner.
* Pom Pom Pass – While blindfolded, participants used chopsticks to transfer as many pom poms as possible from one bowl to another.
Students and their guests worked in groups of four, with one person from each group competing at a time before rotating through all members. This format encouraged teamwork and gave everyone a chance to test their skills.
The morning concluded with a collaborative group activity, where teams worked together to build a cup pyramid, reinforcing the themes of cooperation and perseverance.
The Minute to Win It challenge was not only an exciting competition but also a joyful team-building event for families. With students and their special guests participating side by side, the event fostered a sense of camaraderie and shared fun.
