Materials:

• Soft foam balls (one per participant)
• Open play area (gym, cafeteria, or hard surface)
• Tape or cones to mark starting and ending points

Setup:

1. Mark a starting line on one end of the play area.
2. Mark an end point at the other end of the play area.
3. Make sure each participant has a foam ball.

How to Play:

1. Have each participant line up at the starting line with their ball in front of them.
2. Explain that they can only use their nose to push the ball forward.
3. On your signal, have them start pushing their ball toward the end point.
4. The first person to get their ball to the end point wins.

Additional Notes:

• For a longer game, have them go to the end and back to the starting line.
• The game works best on a hard surface like a gym floor. Grass or carpet can make it harder.
• Make sure the balls are soft to avoid any injuries.
• If space is limited, make the play area shorter or have fewer participants in each race.

For more information, see https://young-catholics.com/14676/pig-food-race-a-prodigal-son-game/