Playing tag

Physical Education

• The child has learned running and basic locomotor skills while playing tag.
• They have developed agility and coordination by dodging and evading other players.
• Playing tag helps improve cardiovascular endurance as it involves continuous movement.
• The child has also learned the concept of fair play and taking turns by following the rules of the game.

Encourage the child to further develop their physical skills by introducing variations to the traditional game of tag. For example, they can play freeze tag where they must freeze when tagged and can only be unfrozen by another player. Another option is to play shadow tag where players need to step on each other's shadow to tag them. These variations add creativity and challenge to the game while promoting different movements and strategies.

Book Recommendations

• The Great Tag Game by Sarah Wilson: Join the characters in this playful book as they engage in a lively game of tag, learning about teamwork and friendship along the way.
• Tag, You're It! by Nancy Loewen: This interactive book introduces the basics of playing tag and encourages children to get moving and have fun while participating in various tag games.
• Tag Along, Ting and Tootoo by Sherry J. Lee: Follow Ting and Tootoo as they embark on an adventure-filled game of tag, exploring the outdoors and overcoming obstacles together.