Game Description:
An active warm-up game that incorporates numeracy.
Objective:
When the leader calls out a number, make a group of that many participants.
Game Rules:
The leader will call out a Fundamental Movement Skill such as hopping. The participants will then hop around until the leader calls out a number. For example, if the leader calls out the number five, then the participants must attempt to get into a group of five. Those who do not get into a group of the correct number will then do ten star jumps.
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Age:
4 to 6 years
7 to 9 years
10 to 12 years
Type of Activity:
Multi-skill game
Warm up/Cool down
Space Needed:
Large Space (Gym, Multipurpose Room, Playroom)
Medium Space (Classroom, Empty Room)
Field / Park
Equipment Needed:
None
How Many Leaders are Needed:
Only 1
How Big of a Group is Needed:
Medium group (6 - 15 kids)
Large group (16+ kids)
Types of Skills Practiced:
Agility
Balance
Gallop
Hop
Jump
Run
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