Red Light, Green Light

RED LIGHT, GREEN LIGHT DARIEN HIGH SCHOOL VERSION: 1. One player stands near a wall and beckons to the others with a call of "Green Light," which prompts them to advance swiftly....or of "Red Light," which means they must freeze in their tracks.  2. The object of the game is to tag the "caller."  The first player to do so wins the round and becomes the next "caller."  3. If a player moves, flinches, or advances...

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Rock, Paper, Scissors

This well-known game, sometimes used for choosing the leader of some different game or activity, is here demonstrated by Darien High School students. Rules for Rocks Paper Scissors Materials: Hand Rules: Find a partner (this is a two person game) Each player will punch the bottom of their right fists into the palm of their left hand 3 times as they say “rocks, paper, scissors”. After you pound your first 3 times, say “shoot”...

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Pin the Tail on the Donkey

Here, the rascals of Darien High School demonstrate the ubiquitous birthday party game, played throughout the world by the young-at-heart. Materials: A poster of a donkey Some “tails” that will attach to the poster. A blindfold Rules: One person puts on the blindfold and is spun around until they are somewhat disoriented. The blindfolded person then tries to put the “tail” onto the donkey as close to the donkey’s rear...

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