What outdoor games are fun for first graders?

This classic game is a great way to get kids moving and having fun. One person is the "traffic cop" and stands at one end of the playing area. The other players line up at the other end. The traffic cop calls out, "Red light!" and the players must freeze. When the traffic cop calls out, "Green light!" the players can run towards the traffic cop. The first player to reach the traffic cop is the winner.

2. Tag

Tag is another classic game that is sure to get kids moving. One person is "it" and must try to tag the other players. If a player is tagged, they become "it." The game ends when there is only one player left who is not "it."

3. Follow the Leader

In this game, one person is the leader and the other players follow them. The leader can walk, run, skip, or jump, and the other players must do the same. The game can be played in a variety of settings, such as a playground, a park, or a backyard.

4. Duck, Duck, Goose

This game is a fun way to teach kids about counting. The players sit in a circle and one person walks around the circle, tapping each player on the head and saying, "Duck." When the person says, "Goose," the player who was tapped must get up and chase the person around the circle. If the person who was tapped catches the person who said, "Goose," they become the new person to walk around the circle.

5. Hopscotch

This classic game is a great way to help kids develop their coordination and balance. A hopscotch court is drawn on the ground with chalk or paint, and the players take turns hopping through the squares. The first player to reach the end of the court is the winner.