CROSSING GAME
FOR AGES 3-6
HOW THINGS MOVE
How to play
1) Start with
students lined up, ready to act.
2) Ask the
students to think of a way to cross the space.
3) Select a
student to share his/her idea such as jumping.
4) Have the
class cross the space performing the student’s suggestion, for this example
jumping.
5) Ask
students to line up and raise their hands if they know another way to cross.
6) The next
student has a turn to give a new suggestion.
7) When
everyone has had a turn to lead the class, the game is complete.
Note:
If students need assistance, use the suggestions below.
How
Things Move Suggestions
spinning slithering jogging flying
sneaking tip-toeing backwards crab
walking
leaping baby
steps crawling
skipping
jumping rolling giant
steps floating
When I lead this game at preschools I've noticed the joy and unbridled enthusiasm young actors immediately have. Children jump into action and get excited about sharing their knowledge and then acting across the space is icing on the cake!
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