FLASHCARD · SPORTS & MOVEMENT · AGES 4–5 YEARS

Triathlon Flashcard for Preschoolers

Swim, then bike, then run — no pause, no nap: the triathlon is three sports stacked into one giant race.

A sports flashcard titled Triathlon: the word "triathlon" over a scene showing swimming, cycling and running together.
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Say it together

“Tri means THREE! A triathlon is three races in one — first swim, then ride your bike, then run to the finish. Nobody stops in between!”

Say it naturally, then wait. Whatever comes back — the word, the sound, a point, a giggle — is the right answer.

Try this

Living-room triathlon: crawl across the sofa-sea (swim), ride the hobby-horse or trike loop (bike), sprint to the finish cushion (run). Announce each leg like a race commentator. Three sports, one medal.

Quick parent note

Switching skills mid-game — from crawling to pedalling to sprinting — is a genuine coordination workout, and the made-up race format makes reps feel like a party.

Teach it, step by step

Want the full walkthrough? Open the Triathlon lesson on the Learning Path.

From the Sports, Movement & Play (Class 37) class on the Learning Path.

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