Occasion

Traditional Games

Description

Here's a fun variation of a favorite kids' game.

Instructions

1. The children sit in a circle as in Duck, Duck, Goose.

2. Each child has a helium-filled balloon tied in a loose bow onto a belt loop or a strap of clothing.

3. The child who is "It" walks around the outside of the circle tapping the balloons and saying "duck."

4. When he/she picks the "goose," he/she smacks his/her balloon while yelling "Goose!" and takes off running around the circle.

5. The "goose" then jumps up and has to snatch the balloon from the child who tagged him/her.

If the "goose" gets the balloon, the child who was "It" is out. If the "goose" doesn't get the balloon before the other child sits in his/her spot, then s/he is "It" in the next round.