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CandyCane Tag ActivityCandyCane Tag Activity
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PhysEdGames
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K - 4th
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Physical Education
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CandyCane Tag

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Choose a tagger. The rest of the class runs around the gym. If a runner is tagged, they must freeze and stand in the shape of a candy cane. To get back into the game, another runner must run underneath the arch of the candy cane.

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Concepts

candy canes, christmas, christmas decorations, tag, winter holidays

Additional Tags

physical education

Instructional Ideas

  • Practice how to stand like a candy cane before beginning the game with the class

Classroom Considerations

  • Best used around Christmas
  • Review safety rules before playing
  • This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

  • Adds a holiday twist to a simple tag game
  • No equipment is required
  • Quick and easy to play

Cons

  • Does not require any strategy to play the game

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