#PRESCHOOL TAG GAMES HOW TO#

The outside person runs around the circle, goes through partner’s tunnel and sits cross-legged on the inside of the circle. On signal, the inside person stops, folds their arms and puts their legs apart.

Play continues…Ĭhildren stand in partners in a double circle. Runners must first crawl under the legs of all players in the team–run forward to the turn around point –and return to tag the next person of the team who does the same thing as the first player. The “pretzel” who gets to the finish line 1st wins.Īll members in the team stand astride. Lift the right leg and cross it in front of the left knee.Ĥ. Have kids get into pretzel positions by standing on their left leg.Ģ. The first team to have all runners ‘hurdle’–is the winner! (If there are 6 players on each team, each team player will be number 1 through 6) #1 on each team, gets up and runs over the bodies in the group–until they get back to their own spot.ģ. Divide players into 2 teams…with each team laying in a circle.(Be sure there is a wide space between each player and heads are towards the center of the circle.Ģ. HUMAN HURDLE (Must have at least 10 players)ġ. Players run to turning point, stop, lie down on their backs, fold hands across chest and get up without moving their arms, and run back to finish line. He steps on one, lays the other in front of him steps on it, moves the first forward, and steps on it and so on.

Two newspaper sheets required per player.Įach player must race to the turning point and back, stepping only on his newspapers. THE FOLLOWING GAMES ARE GREAT FOR BOTH INDOOR AND OUTDOOR PLAY–as well as parties, themes and Red, White and Blue Days!īelow are relay and races as well as games that use bean bags, eggs, and balloons! RACES & RELAYS… 1.

#PRESCHOOL TAG GAMES HOW TO#

Relay races are a great way to teach kids how to be part of a team as well as learning social skills. These relay activities are sure to keep kids of all ages having fun and even getting some physical exercise along the way. Here you will find an assortment of relay race activities and ideas to use for any event. Need ideas for relay races for kids? Look no further.

Preschool tag games