Shadow Tag
Submitted By: Jeffrey B. Bobbitt
Name of Activity / Task:
Shadow Tag
Concept being Taught:
Chasing, fleeing, and moving in general space
Purpose of Activity:
To allow young children the opportunity to explore the skills of chasing and fleeing.
Suggested Grade Level:
Preschool-1
Materials Needed:
A Sunny Day!!!
Description of the Activity Task:
This activity requires plenty of space and lots of sunshine! Have the children pair up and then find a good space in general space with their partner. Designate one child as the "walker" and the other the "tagger."
Ask the children to find their shadows. On the signal "go" the tagger tries to "tag" the "walker" by stepping on his or her shadow. Have the children switch roles and continue playing.
Teaching Tips:
You may have to explain the importance of trust and honesty to help make this game fun and active. To eliminate touching (and possibly knocking a child down) the tagger should shout "caught" when stepping on the partner's shadow.