This engaging game is designed for the entire class and can be played with small and large groups. The goal is to follow a sequence and gradually replace numbers with movements, challenging the group’s memory and coordination.
Time Needed: 3+ minutes
Directions
- Starting Sequence: Begin with the following sequence: [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5…]
- Players stand in a circle and recite the sequence in order, passing from one player to the next. If a mistake is made, the next person in the circle starts the sequence from the beginning (from “1”).
- The sequence completes one full rotation around the circle without mistakes OR
- The group maintains the sequence correctly for one continuous minute.
Adding Movements
- After completing a successful round, replace one of the numbers in the sequence with a movement. For instance: [1, 2, clap, 4, 5, 4, clap, 2, 1, 2, clap, 4, 5…]
- For the next successful round, replace another number with a different movement. For example: [Stomp, 2, clap, 4, 5, 4, clap, 2, stomp, 2, clap, 4, 5…]
Extensions
Continue the game by replacing numbers with movements and see how far the group can progress without making mistakes.
Use the group’s progress as a benchmark. When playing the game again, aim to surpass the previous achievement!
-Edtomorrow Team