Game Description:
a fun song to practice locomotor skills
Objective:
to practice lots of different skills
Game Rules:
The leader begins by singing or chanting "Snowflake, snowflake, falling down, snowflake snowflake ________ (locomotor movement) around." The children move around with that skill.
Locomotor movements could include hopping, jumping, galloping, skipping, rolling, spinning, crawling, etc.
Progression (optional):
Strike a drum or instrument to have the children freeze before beginning a new skill.
Photos:
Videos:
Age:
2 to 3 years
4 to 6 years
Type of Activity:
Multi-skill game
Warm up/Cool down
Space Needed:
Medium Space (Classroom, Empty Room)
Small Space (Hall, Furnished Room)
Equipment Needed:
None
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)
Large group (16+ kids)
Types of Skills Practiced:
Agility
Balance
Coordination
