Game Description:
A game practicing basic motor movements with quick reaction skills.
Objective:
To be the first person to grab the beanbag/ball that's in the middle of the circle.
Game Rules:
Separate the children into groups of 2 or 3 and have them create a small circle with a ball/beanbag in the middle. Give the children different commands to do (run, walk, skip, gallop, bear crawl) around the circle then eventually yell "Ball!" (if you choose to use a ball) and when you yell that, the children are to try and grab the ball that's placed in the middle first. Start a new round,
Saftey Considerations:
Remind the children to be careful and keep their heads up when reaching for the ball.
Adaptations (optional):
The child who gets the ball first can give out a "punishment" to the rest of the group. Ex: 10 jumping jacks, 5 burpees, etc.
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