Activity Details
To start out, explain to children that you’ll be taking the role of the “leader” and they’ll be your “shadow.” Space children out and remind them to be careful to not bump into each other. As you move around, challenge them to continuously follow every move you make – without running into anyone! Leaders can make big and funny movements to add to the difficulty of the game, such as walking, fast walking, crawling, skipping, or running. Shadows should do their best to avoid running into anyone, which means thinking about and practicing balance, distance, and pacing while copying the leader’s movements. After a few minutes, give each child the opportunity to become the leader.