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NAME OF ACTIVITY: Cowboys and Indians

GRADE LEVEL: Grade k-3

EQUIPMENT: None

HIGHLIGHTS:  Safety in large group running, dodging, tagging and acting on verbal cues

INSTRUCTIONS:  Divide the class into two teams, one team being the cowboys and the other team being the Indians.  To begin teams are lined up at opposite ends of the playing area.  Start by having the cowboys facing away from the Indians.  At this point the Indians sneak up on the cowboys.  When the teacher thinks they are close enough he shouts "here come the Indians", the cowboys then turn around and chase the Indians back to their reservation.  Any Indians tagged become cowboys.  This time the Indians turn around, and the cowboys sneak up to the Indians.  This game may be played with a time limit or until all players are on one team.

HELPFUL HINTS: Stress the safety in tagging others, pushing, diving, and obstacles in the playing area.  To settle arguments over tags flags may be used.

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