Choose a tagger. The rest of the class runs around the gym. If a runner is tagged, they must freeze and stand in the shape of a candy cane. To get back into the game, another runner must run underneath the arch of the candy cane.

Concepts

candy canes, christmas, christmas decorations, tag, winter holidays

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Additional Tags

physical education

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Instructional Ideas

• Practice how to stand like a candy cane before beginning the game with the class

Classroom Considerations

• Best used around Christmas
• Review safety rules before playing

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Pros

• Adds a holiday twist to a simple tag game
• No equipment is required
• Quick and easy to play

Cons

• Does not require any strategy to play the game