Sleeping Lions

Get ready

1. Clear a space on the floor big enough for every kid to lie down.
2. Pick one or two kids to be the first hunters.

How to play

1. Everyone except the hunters lies down, gets comfy, and closes their eyes.
2. Say, "The lions are sleeping!" From now on, lions must stay completely still and quiet.
3. Hunters walk around trying to make lions move or laugh by telling jokes, making funny noises, or talking.
4. Hunters may not touch the lions.
5. Any lion who moves, opens their eyes, or giggles gets up and becomes a hunter too.
6. The last lion still sleeping wins and can be the first hunter next round.

Tips & variations

• Turn the lights down for an extra calm feel before pickup time.
• Remind hunters: funny is fine, mean is not. No comments about anyone's looks.