Game Description:
A fun, creative game that incorporates running, agility and coordination to get kids warmed up by expending some energy.
Objective:
The Farmers have to protect their sheep from being tagged by the wolves.
Game Rules:
- Select 1 - 3 children to become "Farmers" and 1-3 children to become "Wolves.
- Tell the other children that they have now become the farmer's sheep.
- When a sheep is tagged by a wolf they are to roll on their back and "Baaaa" to get the farmers attention.
- The farmer must then roll them over & allow them to carry on with the game.
- The farmers and wolves have 1 - 2 mins to play the game. (option to record victories)
- The leader can select new "Farmers" and "Wolves" every couple minutes.
Saftey Considerations:
Ensure that children are careful with rolling other children over.
Noise to be kept to sheep on the ground only
Adaptations (optional):
Depending on the skill level and numbers of children playing more or less "Farmers" and "Wolves" can be added to the game.
Progression (optional):
To progress and increase difficulty in the game, the rules can be changed to require 2 farmers to tag and save 1 sheep.
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Age:
4 to 6 years
7 to 9 years
10 to 12 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:
Medium group (6 - 15 kids)
Large group (16+ kids)
Types of Skills Practiced:
Agility
Coordination
Run
