EQUIPMENT
10 short cones
24 fuzzy balls
STORYLINE
Today we are playing Andy’s Coming. Your goal is to throw the toys (fuzzy balls) out of your bedroom and into the other team’s room.
INSTRUCTIONS
- I will divide the class into two four teams.
- When I say, “GO!” each team will throw all of the toys from their side to the other team’s side.
- You may not throw a toy at another student on the other team.
- You may only throw one toy at a time.
- When I say, “Andy’s Coming!” you must all lay on the ground as fast as you can.
- The last person to lay on the ground will stand by me in the toy chest for the next round.
- I will count how many toys are on each side at the end of each round.
Game 1: Both teams throw balls into each other’s yard for two minutes.
Game 2: Consider making the time limit shorter or longer.
Variation: If a student holds onto more than one ball at a time, “freeze” him/her for 20 seconds.
TEACHING TIPS
- Approach: If a student does not want to play the game, consider designating him/her as the ball master, where he/she can rescue balls that go out-of-bound.
- Safety: Remind students to make sure there is no one directly in front of them when they are throwing.