Game Description:
Unique activity for practicing tracking!
Objective:
To practice striking, tracking and running.
Game Rules:
Have an adult stand across from the child and lead him or her with the laser pointer (or a flashlight in the dark) on the ground. Give the child a flyswatter (a pool noodle, rolled up newspaper or their hand will work as well) and tell them to get the fly.
Progression (optional):
To include more fundamental movement skills, have the children skip, gallop, hop, leap or jump instead of run.
Photos:
Videos:
Age:
2 to 3 years
4 to 6 years
7 to 9 years
Type of Activity:
Multi-skill game
Skill instruction
Space Needed:
Large Space (Gym, Multipurpose Room, Playroom)
Medium Space (Classroom, Empty Room)
Small Space (Hall, Furnished Room)
Equipment Needed:
Low Key (Balls, Balloons, Skipping ropes, Hoops)
How Many Leaders are Needed:
Only 1
How Big of a Group is Needed:
One person
Pair
Small group (3-5 kids)
Medium group (6 - 15 kids)
Types of Skills Practiced:
Run
Strike
Track
