Red Light
The first person to reach the line without being caught wins and takes over as ‘Red Light’
- 2+ years
- Group size: 3+
- Duration: 10 min
- Competitive game
- Open space
- Mountains, forests and fields
- Gym / Sports hall
- Indoor
- Snow / ice
Everyone lines up at one end of the gym/field. At the opposite end, one person acts as ‘Red Light’. The “Red Light” turns their back to the group, and the players move forward towards them. When the person acting as “Red Light” is ready, they count aloud “1-2-3”, say “Red Light” and turn round. At this point, no one must be moving. Anyone who is moving must return to the starting line. The first person to reach the person acting as the “red light” takes over this role in the next round.
Purpose
A traditional game that challenges children’s concentration, reaction times and balance.
Variation
The game is also fun on skis (without poles) and skates, but is then somewhat more difficult.