Rock, Bridge, Tree Tag

Set Up:

• Mark out a large area using cones

Description:

Choose 3-4 taggers depending on the numbers in your group. The remainder of the children run around the area trying to avoid being tagged. If caught;

• First tag: child crouches down into a rock position on ground
  • To be saved, another child must jump over the rock
• Second tag: child becomes a bridge (on hands and toes on ground)
  • To be saved, another child must crawl under bridge
• Third tag: child becomes a tree (balancing on one leg with hands in air)
  • To be saved, 3 children must form a circle around tree, holding hands, and move round in a circle singing “save the tree, save the tree, save the tree”
• Repeat if tagged 4th, 5th, 6th time!

Variations:

• Have every child as a tagger! This option ensures all children are involved and engaged
• Change the method of locomotion while playing: try hopping, skipping or galloping

Teaching Points:

Running/Dodging

• Ensure children have eyes up to avoid other children
• Take short, quick steps to avoid being taggedand ready to change direction