Crocodile River
Crocodile river: hoops are stepping stones in a river full of crocodiles; students cross by jumping from hoop to hoop without touching the "water".
How to play
- Scatter hoops across the area as stepping stones.
- Students cross the river jumping only into hoops.
- Choose 1–2 crocodiles who walk in the "water" and tag anyone who steps out of a hoop.
- Remove a few hoops each round to make it harder.
Rules
- Only step inside hoops.
- Crocodiles walk and tag gently.
- One student per hoop.
Variations
Easier
Many hoops close together, no crocodiles.
Standard
Fewer hoops.
Harder
Crocodiles added and hoops farther apart.
Adaptations
- Limited mobility: be a crocodile or a river guide.
- Balance difficulties: hoops close together.
Learning goals
- Develop jumping and balance.
- Make decisions under pressure.
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