Tagging Games
Tagging Games
Children will learn how to be effective at both attacking and defending in basic tagging games and also learn how to communicate with others without necessarily using words
Activity 1:
Heads & Tails
10 mins
Method:
Teaching Points:
Equipment:
Knee Tap
Activity 2:
5 mins
Method:
Pair children with a partner
The aim of the game is to tap your partner on the knee and avoid them from tagging you on the knee back
You get a point for tapping their knee
The player with the most points at the end of the alloted time wins.
Players must face each other at all times (you cannot turn your back on your partner or run away)
For safety: Make sure you advise children to bend their knees and not from the waist, in order to stop their heads from clashing when they get close.
Teaching Points:
Equipment:
You may need to mark out a safe space to play in if indoor but no equipment needed to play the game
Activity 3:
Toe Tap
5 mins
Method:
Partner your children (a group of 3 can work if needed)
Stand opposite your partner facing one another about 1 step apart
Bend your knees to get low (like a sumo position)
Your aim is to tap your partners toes and avoid being tagged back on the toes by them
You get a point for any tag that you make
Player with the most points at the end of the alloted time wins
If in a group of 3, have 1 player referee a best of 5 game and then they play the winner
Players must face each other at all times (no turning and running away)
Players must stay on their feet and bend at the knees to avoid head collisions
Teaching Points:
Equipment:
None
