Game Description:
A creative warm up in which children make bridges with their bodies.
Objective:
Make the best bridge according to the given criteria.
Game Rules:
Instruct children to practice making bridges with their bodies. Different options including having the children make a bridge with 2 hands and 2 feet on the ground, with 2 hands and 1 foot on the ground, a bridge that is very high/low/wide/narrow and a bridge with your stomach facing the sky.
Saftey Considerations:
Ensure ground is not slippery/dusty.
Progression (optional):
Make bridges with a partner (4 feet on the ground; 2 feet + 2 hands on the ground; 4 feet on the ground and shoulders touching partner's shoulders)
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Videos:
Age:
2 to 3 years
4 to 6 years
7 to 9 years
Type of Activity:
Co-operative / Team Building / Ice Breaker
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
