🎉 Ready, Steady… Win! Join Our Sports Day Competition plus 5 Fun Ideas for Little Ones

I’m so excited to announce my brand-new Sports Day Competition — a fun way to celebrate sports day with your toddler or young child and be in with a chance to WIN a signed copy of my next colouring and activities book, Come Outside with Lyra! (coming 5th August!)

How to enter: Post a picture of your little one taking part in your very own sports day (using any of the ideas below or your own brilliant fun). And if you own a copy of Ready Steady or Ready Steady Draw then try and get them on the picture!

✅ Tag me in your post on instagram (@BeckyEdwardsAuthor)

✅ Use the hashtag #ReadySteadyLyra

🏆 One lucky winner will receive a signed copy of my new colouring and activity book, Come Outside with Lyra.

Competition closes on 1st August 2025

🏃‍♀️ 5 Super Fun Sports Day Ideas for Toddlers

Whether it’s in the garden, at the park, or in your living room, these simple ideas are sure to bring big smiles and little victories!

🥄 1. Toddler-Friendly Egg-and-Spoon Race

Swap the egg for a small soft ball, beanbag, or even a cuddly toy! Maybe even swap the spoon for a plastic cup or bowl. Keep the course short and cheer them on. Woooo!

💡 Tip: Let your toddler decorate their “egg” or spoon first!

🧸 2. Teddy Bear Relay

Ask your child to carry teddies one at a time from the start to the finish line. Great for burning energy and practicing coordination. In our house, all the teddies have unique voices so our teddies will be cheering too!

🏠 3. DIY Obstacle Course

Use cushions, blankets, or boxes to make a simple and safe course. Crawl under, climb over, and tiptoe around! In the garden you can use stickers and maybe even a paddling pool on a super hot day.

🎈 4. Balloon Race

Blow up a balloon and challenge your toddler to keep it off the ground as they move from start to finish. Or put it between their knees for a super silly race… Try not to pop it, haha!

🏁 5. Ready Steady Go Sprint

Set up a short sprint and shout “Ready… Steady… Go!” They can race you, a sibling, or their favourite toy. In our house, we often play, “Chaaaase Lyra!” And off she runs.

✨ Free Printables + More Fun!

👉 For a little bit of quiet time, after the sports day chaos, I’ve created free colouring sheets and activities.🎁 Download your FREE activities here

👉 Don’t forget to check out my books that inspired this competition:📚 Ready Steady — a joyful picture book celebrating perseverance and fun📚 Ready Steady Draw — the perfect colouring and activity companion

💌 Join the Fun — Get Even More FREE Activities!

Sign up for my mailing list and you’ll get access to exclusive free printables, games, and activities — only for subscribers!👉 Join here

🌟 I can’t wait to see your sports day fun — don’t forget to enter the competition by sharing your photo, tagging me, and using #ReadySteadyLyra!