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Copy and continue repeating patterns using sounds and/or actions
8 markers to set out playing area
Choose 2 students to begin as taggers
Model a movement pattern for students to perform when they are tagged. For example, a star jump, touch your toes and turn around.
One or two taggers try to tag other players, once tagged, players must perform movement pattern before rejoining the game.
When you say ‘GO!’, one or two taggers try to tag other players.
Once tagged, a player must perform the modelled movement pattern.
Once movement pattern is complete player is free to rejoin the game.
Chnage players who are taggers regularly.
Select students to create movement pattern.
Increase or decrease the playing area.