REP Game of the Month: Take That Spot
Round up the kids for some active fun with our Recess Enhancement Program’s (REP) modern twist on Duck, Duck, Goose. An added element of competition makes this playground game a crowd favorite.
Take that Spot
Who: Grades kindergarten to 5
Players: 15+
Time: 15 minutes+
Where: Auditorium, cafeteria, or small playground
How to Play:
- Form a circle, and select one player to be “it.”
- The player selected as “it” will walk around the outside of the circle and tag someone with two fingers on the shoulder.
- The player who is tagged will run in the opposite direction of “it” on the outside of the circle, racing to get back to his or her spot.
- If “it” gets to the spot first, the tagged player becomes the new “it.”
Conflict-Resolution Tip
- Instruct students to high five when switching places
PLAY: REP IT OUT
EASY: Speed walk.
MEDIUM: Skip.
HARD: Back pedal.
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