Non-Competitive Games: Running Game

The race is not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong. The joy of running is for everyone.

Objectives

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Children ages 4-5 years can run with control over speed and change direction GM II
and ages 2-3 can run freely with both feet off the ground simultaneously GM II
All children participating are able to count to 10 and enjoy running and participating in group game.

Materials

Large, open space.

Procedures

1. Have children line up against a fence, side of a building, or any barrier. Talk about how they are forming a long, straight line.

2. Teacher counts, "On your mark. Get set. Go!" The teacher runs with the group the first time so that the running course is well defined.

3. Whoever makes it back is a winner.

4. Have rest periods between runs. They can take a rest by looking up at the trees or clouds and counting up to a certain number, smelling a flower, breathing deeply or listening to traffic drive by.