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Do your kids have trouble following directions? Or can only remember one task at a time?

Teams score when they move an object into the opposing team’s zone and successfully attack that team’s goal or target area. Tactical problems related to invasion games include maintaining possession, attacking and/or defending a goal, winning the ball, etc. Examples of invasion games include soccer, basketball, football, rugby and hockey. PE Central is a web site that provides information about developmentatally appropriate physical education practices and programs.

1. The Dodgeball Games section provides you with resources which will help you to plan Dodgeball Games. Each game outlines what equipment is required, how to set the game up, how to play the game and how to differentiate the game.
2. A set of instructions for the training game, ‘Follow the Leader’ can be downloaded from the link at the bottom of this page. Alternatively, you can follow the notes below. One person is asked to leave the room. While they are gone the rest of the group identify a ‘leader’.

Then they need some practice!

Yes, practice. Following directions is a skill that needs practice just like tying your shoes or learning to spell your name.

One of the most fun ways to help kids practice following directions and listening is by playing games. We love to move and learn here so I found 6 following directions games that get kids up and moving!

Following Directions Games:

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1. Teach Kids to Follow Directions with Relay Races from Coffee Cups and Crayons
2. Following Directions Grid Game from Kids Activities Blog
3. I Spy from Playing with Words 365
4. Following Directions and Listening Game: Teacher Says! from Coffee Cups and Crayons
5. Red Light Green Light from Playing with Words 365
6. Do 3 Things Listening Game from Inspiration Laboratories

Following directions is a life skill that kids are expected to have in school, but one that needs frequent practice even as kids get older. Turning that practice into a game makes it fun and is a great way to turn listening and following directions into a habit!

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Don’t think your kids will love these games? Then adapt them! If you have a little one who love dinosaurs change it to Dino Races or Stegosaurus Says. Building on their current interests is a great way to get them excited about practicing new skills.

What other following directions games do you know?

Share more ideas in the comments!

The other Move and Learn co-hosts were busy putting together Move and Learn Activities for kids this week too, make sure to check them out!

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