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PEGAMES.org
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K - 6th
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Animal Escape

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Use a quick game to give your class the chance to move around in a dynamic and silly way, or to play in PE class on a rainy day. Participants impersonate animals, creatures, bugs, etc. that must perform a particular, unusual task. See the resource for a variety of fun examples to begin with!

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wet weather pe

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rainy day pe, rainy day activities, rainy day games, wet weather pe, transition activity, end of day activity, physical education

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  • Ample opportunities for variation and student input
  • Can be a brief activity
  • Requires no additional materials

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