The Race

Piper and her friend Elise have so much in common — they both like sports, music, art and answering questions in school. When Piper learns that they will compete against each other in the obstacle course, she is hesitant to race. But then the willow tree takes them to the American prairies and she learns from a roadrunner and jackrabbit — the best way to race your friends.

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Projects, Crafts and Recipes for this Story

Sparkle Crafts Indoor Obstacle Course

If it's rainy and cold where you are, you don't need a gym or special equipment to set up your own obstacle course. With just a few common household items and a little space, you can quickly have your kids off to the races — trying to beat their best times and burning off some of that “stuck inside” energy.

Sparkle Kitchen Sparkle Kitchen: Post Race Snacks

Here are a few ideas for snack combinations that are delicious and satisfying after a day of heavy play. They're all three vegetarian, and (with the substitution of a gluten-free tortilla, which is easy enough to find these days), the first two are gluten-free.

Storybox Playlist Storybox Playlist: Stories for Healthy Competition

These stories are of healthy competition, winning and losing, what it is to lead a team, and what it is to play on a team: skills useful for anyone who loves to play games.