Granny’s Footsteps
Age
3-5 years
Child Development
Social Skills: Patience
Equipment
None
Physical Activity
Vigorous play, developing body control and spatial awareness; cooperative play.
How to Play
- An adult leader is chosen to be the Granny (or Grandpa) and faces away from the group.
- When the Granny ‘goes to sleep’, the children walk slowly and quietly to try and steal the imaginary, special, winter cookies that are in Granny’s bedroom.
- If Granny is woken up by too much noise and sees the children moving, ALL children have to run back to the start to stop Granny catching them.
Notes
This game aims to build the fundamental movement skills of: balance and locomotion (running).
Source – Adapted from Maximum Engagement in Games and Activities