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Dead Ant Tag ActivityDead Ant Tag Activity
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PhysEdGames
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Grade
K - 5th
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Physical Education
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0:41
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Dead Ant Tag

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Tag, you're a dead ant! Players run around the playing area and runs from the taggers. If a player gets tagged, then they must lay on the ground with their arms and legs in the air. To get back into the game, four people must touch the dead ant's four limbs.

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Concepts

ants, tag, exercise

Additional Tags

physical education

Instructional Ideas

  • Set the rules for tagging and running around the playing area before paying

Classroom Considerations

  • Ensure safe tagging rules are in place before playing
  • Intended for the teacher but can be shown to players as well
  • This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

  • Fun and silly for learners to play
  • Video is quick and easy to watch

Cons

  • None

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