Choose a class member to be the Santa. Everyone else is a reindeer and spreads out around the gym. Santa's objective for the game is to tag the others so he can round up his reindeer. When a reindeer is tagged, they must step out of the game to the sideline of the gym and jog to touch both walls of the gym. Then they continue playing.

Concepts

santa claus, christmas, movement, running, tag, winter holidays

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Additional Tags

physical education

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Instructional Ideas

• Review the safety rules mentioned in the video before beginning
• Play around Christmas or the winter holidays
• Choose a new Santa every so often

Classroom Considerations

• One different colored jersey or pinny is required for the game
• Intended for the gym teacher, but can be used to show the class as well

• This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

• Quick and easy to play
• Allows for physical activity that increases the heart rate
• Provides safety rules

Cons

• Does not require strategy