Game Description:
Don't be the last person to a lily pad.
Objective:
Find a lily pad when the leader yells "Ribbit Ribbit"
Game Rules:
Scatter hoops, poly spots, or anything resembling a lily pad. There should be at least 1 hoop less than children. Tell all the children they are little frogs moving around, when the leader calls out "RIBBIT RIBBIT", everyone must go and find a lily pad. If the child does not find a lily pad, they must do 3 frog jumps calling out Ribbit Ribbit each time.
Saftey Considerations:
Scatter the objects and make sure children know there is no fighting over spots.
Progression (optional):
Try to use different locomotor skills each time like jumping, skipping, galloping, crab walk, etc.
Photos:
Videos:
Age:
4 to 6 years
7 to 9 years
Type of Activity:
Warm up/Cool down
Space Needed:
Large Space (Gym, Multipurpose Room, Playroom)
Medium Space (Classroom, Empty Room)
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)
Large group (16+ kids)
Types of Skills Practiced:
Agility
Coordination
Gallop
Hop
Jump
Run
Skip
Track
