Duck, Duck, Goose
About the only thing
which can spoil this game for kids is not getting a turn to be the goose. It's
an excellent first game for young children.
Objectives
Children ages 4-5 can run with control over speed and
directions GM II
and ages 2-3 can run freely with both feet off ground simultaneously GM II
All children participating can work well with the other children SE IV
and take turns SE IV
Materials
None.
Procedures
1. Children sit in a big circle. One child is chosen as the
"Goose." The goose walks around the circle clockwise, tapping each
child on the head, saying,
"Duck, Duck, Duck, Duck,..." and finally saying, "Goose!"
The new goose gets up and chases the old goose around the circle as the old
goose tries to get back to his seat before being caught. Children are delighted
equally by being caught or making it back to their places. After the chase, the
new goose resumes the tapping around the circle and whole procedure repeats. Variations1. Substitute favorite nimals or animal sounds, such as "Dog, dog, cat!".
2. "Drop the handkerchief" is played the same way except that the person who is "IT" creeps around the circle and stealthily drops an object behind a child who then chases "IT." |