DPA - Sample Games by Division & Location

Safety Considerations

• Make sure the gym floor is free of any obstructions, and that the floor isn't wet or slippery.
• Remind students to keep their heads up when running/speed walking to avoid collisions.
• No pushing allowed.

Instructions

• Four students are chosen to be "It."
• The rest of the class moves around the space (create boundaries) trying to avoid being tagged by the "It" students.
• If students are caught they freeze in place, with one hand up.
• Frozen players can return to the game when an unfrozen player gives them a high five.
• When "frozen" students have been helped, they do a little hip wiggle and say, (in their best Elvis voice) "Ah thank you. Ah thank you very much."
• The students may not be tagged while they are helping someone else, or while they are thanking someone.
• Give everyone a chance to be "It."

Accommodations/Modifications

• Instead of running, have students speed walk.
• If played in the gym, tell students to speed walk along the lines of the gym floor. Decide whether the "It" students will also speed walk only on the lines, or if they will be able to walk anywhere in the gym (within the boundaries).
• Modify the number of students who are chosen to be "It."

Source

OPHEA. H&PE Curriculum Support Document: Grade 3, Unit #7, Sub-task #1. 2000.