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REP Game of the Month: Take That Spot

October 24, 2017

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. 

 

Check out more active recess games from Asphalt Green’s REP team:

Fruit Salad

Hungry Wolf 

Circle Fireball