Game Description:
Dance to the Chicken Dance in this Silly Catching Game!
Objective:
Do the chicken dance before catching the ball.
Game Rules:
Arrange the children in a large circle around 1 leader in the middle of the circle. The leader will toss the ball to a child, who will have pinch their fingers and thumbs before catching the ball. Once the child catches the ball he or she will then toss it back to the leader. This repeats around the circle, in order. After a few rounds of this, add level 2 where children have to flap their wings before catching, and level 3 where they have to wiggle side to side. This game works really well if the children know the Chicken Dance Song,
Saftey Considerations:
Make sure shoes are tied.
Adaptations (optional):
Use a chicken instead of a ball.
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Age:
4 to 6 years
7 to 9 years
10 to 12 years
Type of Activity:
Co-operative / Team Building / Ice Breaker
Multi-skill game
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:
Medium group (6 - 15 kids)
Large group (16+ kids)
Types of Skills Practiced:
Catch
Coordination
Rhythm
Throw
Track
