Game Description:
An awesome multi-skill game!
Objective:
Work on a variety of fundamental movement skills that the leader calls out.
Game Rules:
The ropes are the worms and the hoops are the ponds. Have a leader call out “worms” or “ponds”. When the leader calls out “worms”, the children must walk along the ropes that are stretched out in the play area. When the leader calls out “_____ to the ponds”, fill in the blank with a fundamental movement skill such as jump, hop, leap, skip, or gallop.
Saftey Considerations:
Shoe check before starting the activity.
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Age:
2 to 3 years
4 to 6 years
7 to 9 years
10 to 12 years
Type of Activity:
Multi-skill game
Skill instruction
Warm up/Cool down
Space Needed:
Large Space (Gym, Multipurpose Room, Playroom)
Medium Space (Classroom, Empty Room)
Field / Park
Equipment Needed:
Low Key (Balls, Balloons, Skipping ropes, Hoops)
How Many Leaders are Needed:
Only 1
How Big of a Group is Needed:
Small group (3-5 kids)
Medium group (6 - 15 kids)
Types of Skills Practiced:
Balance
Gallop
Hop
Jump
Run
Skip
