Edison
Turtle Tag
Setup and Equipment:
  • Four or Five Yarn balls for players that are "it"
  • No bases in this game.

Rules:

  • The "base" in this game is when players are on the floor (or scooter)with their knees pulled up towards their chest and their head looking toward the floor.
  • Another "base" is when they lie on their back, flip their scooter over and shake their scooter and feet in the upside down turtle position
  • Some classes may also need this rule: Players may stay in the "base" position for five seconds.
  • If a student is tagged do an exercise:
    • Balance on one foot for ten seconds
    • Run up the stairs and back down (Edison)
    • Climb the wall and touch above the highest handhold
    • Do ten jumping jacks, pushups, sit ups, etc.