Shadow Tag

Get ready

1. Play outside on a sunny day in an open area.
2. Show kids where their shadows are and set clear boundaries.

How to play

1. Pick one player to be It.
2. It chases the others and tries to step on someone's shadow.
3. If It steps on your shadow, you become the new It.
4. Players can hide their shadow by standing in the shade, but only for a count of 5.
5. Keep switching taggers until everyone has had a turn or time runs out.

Tips & variations

• Works best in the morning or late afternoon when shadows are long.
• No-touch tagging makes this a good choice for kids who don't like being grabbed.
• For Pre-K, let kids walk fast instead of running.