Down on the Farm / Barnyard Games
Barnyard Games
Children play classic circle and running games with a farm twist, such as farmyard tag and barnyard races.
How to run it
- Gather children in a circle for a round of duck, duck, goose.
- Switch to barnyard races where children move like pigs, horses or chickens.
- Play farmer and animals tag, where the farmer tags animals into the pen.
- Finish with a calm round of animal sound guessing.
Make it easier or harderKeep rules simple for younger children; older children can invent a new farm game.
SafetyCheck the play area for trip hazards.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 3Children develop movement skills and take turns in group games.
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