One child is 'it' and tags others. Tagged children freeze on the spot. Frozen players can be freed by another running player touching them. Works with any number from 3 upwards.
How to do it
- 1"Go! Everyone run — you're all free right now." Choose who is 'it' and point to them.
- 2Tagged? Freeze on the spot — arms out, legs wide. You are a statue now.
- 3Another running player can unfreeze you by touching your hand. Keep moving until you can't.
- 4Round ends when everyone is frozen. The last person caught is 'it' next.
Variations
- Korb-Tür: If children won't run, start running yourself in an exaggerated way. Kids join when it becomes obviously fun without being asked.
- Ausstieg: When most are frozen, call out loud: 'Last one free gets to be 'it' next!' and make sure they're chased hard enough to actually be caught.
💡 Parent tip
If the group is large, run two taggers simultaneously to keep the pace high enough that everyone stays engaged.
What your child develops
- Cardiovascular exercise — sustained sprinting with short rest periods
- Spatial awareness — tracking multiple moving targets while running
- Social cooperation — players decide whether to rescue others or save themselves
Safety notes
- Play on grass or soft ground. Establish boundaries before starting.
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