Team Cat & Mouse
Team cat and mouse: students hold hands in a circle to protect the "mouse" inside, while the "cat" outside tries to tag it.
How to play
- Students hold hands in a circle; one mouse stands inside, one cat outside.
- The cat runs around the circle trying to reach and tag the mouse.
- The circle can raise or lower arms and turn to block the cat.
- After a tag or 45 seconds, choose a new cat and mouse.
Rules
- Gentle tags only.
- The circle stays connected.
- The cat can't break through arms.
Variations
Easier
Slow walking.
Standard
Standard game.
Harder
Two cats at once.
Adaptations
- Limited mobility: be part of the circle.
- Very inclusive.
Learning goals
- Develop reaction and agility.
- Cooperate to protect a classmate.
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