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Animal-imitation-tag
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Animal Imitation Tag
20 minutes
Whole Class
Movement
Learning Objectives
Develop gross motor skills
Learn about local animals
Practice following rules in active games
Experience joy in movement
Preparation
Choose safe outdoor area with clear boundaries
Select local animals for imitation
Practice animal movements yourself
Set clear game boundaries
Step-by-Step Instructions
1
Gather children in play area
2
Explain tag rules: taggers move like chosen animal
3
Demonstrate animal movements: crab walking, hopping like grasshopper
4
Choose first animal and select taggers
5
Play for 2-3 minutes, then change animal and taggers
6
Include local animals: iguana crawling, bird flying, fish swimming motions
7
Ensure everyone gets chance to be tagger
8
End with slow animal movements to calm down
Materials Needed
Open outdoor space
Animal picture cards (optional)
Boundary markers
Assessment
Child attempts animal movements
Child follows tag game rules
Child shows good sportsmanship
Child participates safely in active play
Key Vocabulary
animal
imitate
move
tag
hop
crawl
fly
Safety Notes
Check play area for hazards
Monitor for overexertion
Ensure inclusive participation
Teaching Tips
Keep games short to maintain engagement
Include animals all children can imitate
Focus on fun rather than perfect imitation
Have quiet signal to stop game
Extensions
Learn about habitats of animals imitated
Add sounds animals make
Create animal movement dance
Connect to science study of local animals
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