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Heads, Shoulders, Knees, and Cup
Partners touch their heads, shoulders, and knees as the leader calls them out, and race to grab the cup when the leader says 'Cup!'
AgesK–2nd, 3rd–5th, PreteenKids2-40 (in pairs)Time5-10 minWhereIndoorEnergyActive
Get ready
- Pair kids up and have partners sit or stand facing each other.
- Put one plastic cup on the floor or table between each pair.
How to play
- The leader calls out body parts, like 'Head! Knees! Shoulders! Knees!'
- Kids touch each body part with both hands as it's called.
- When the leader says 'Cup!', both partners try to grab the cup first.
- Whoever grabs it gets a point. Put the cup back and play again.
- Play to 5 points, then switch partners.
Tips & variations
- Try to trick them by saying words that start like cup: 'Cupcake!' 'Cuddle!' 'Cupboard!'
- Speed up and slow down to keep kids on their toes.
- Grab gently. Fingers away from faces when reaching for the cup.
