Rotation Twelve
Game 1 - Pedoodle
Number of Players: Unlimited
Explanation
A language game in which players make up sentences that leave out a chosen verb. The game offers good practice for second-language learners and can help everyone review parts of speech and improve vocabulary.
Rules
One player leaves the circle and the group decides on a verb while the player is away, such as "fly."
When the player returns, she calls on three different groupmates to offer a sentence using the verb chosen by the group. However, groupmates will use the word "pedoodle" instead of the chosen verb. For example, if the verb is "read," the sentence might be: "I like to pedoodle long novels." I'm going to finish doodling my book for book report this weekend." "My parents pedoodle the newspaper every day."
After three clues, the player in the middle makes a guess or says she doesn't know and asks for the verb. The player in the middle then chooses another player to be the guesser.
Game 2 - As Still as a Rock
Number of Players: Unlimited
Explanation
Tell the children to begin wandering around the room. After a half minute or so, call out, Be still as a rock! Everyone freezes. Wait until 30 seconds have elapsed. (You may want to begin with 5 to 10 seconds and work up to 30). Then say, Relax!
Rules
Tell the children to begin wandering around the room. After a half minute or so, call out, Be still as a rock! Everyone freezes. Wait until 30 seconds have elapsed. (You may want to begin with 5 to 10 seconds and work up to 30). Then say, Relax!
Players continue wandering around the room until the next Be still as a rock command.
Players who talk, giggle, or move while being "rocks" become "watchers." They can help you "catch" any movers.
The challenge for the whole group is to see how many people can be still as rocks for the full 30 seconds.
The children can share tips on ways to stay still.
Repeat several times, perhaps inviting different children to be the caller.
Variations: Invite children to take turns as the "Be still as a rock!" caller.
Choose different ways to move around the room - hopping, swaying, wiggling, bending over, stretching tall, dancing, etc. Model and practice safe ways to make the movements before doing them "for real."
Game 3 - Look Down/Look Up
Number of Players: 8 or more
Explanation
Avoid looking at someone who is looking at you!
Rules
Have players stand in a circle, with everyone looking down at their feet. On the command "Look up," all players must look up into the eyes of another player in the circle - they do not have to be directly across, just someone in the circle.
If that person happens to be looking back, both players must point at each other and let out a loud scream before sitting on the floor, eliminated from the game.
After everyone who is eliminated sits down, call "Look down," and start again from the beginning.
The winner is the last person (or last two people) standing, depending on whether the total number of players is odd or even.
Note: Watch for cheaters! Often players will start by looking in one place and then look in another. If you find you're dealing with a group of cheaters, consider implementing a look-and-point rule.
Breathing - Breath as if you were practicing at home
Rhythm – One, Two, Three… CLAP