It supports confidence, self-expression, and spatial awareness while keeping the atmosphere fun and active.
1. Set up the game
Ask the children to join you in the middle of the room.
Explain that you will call out two options and they must decide which one they prefer.
2. Split the room
Designate one side of the room for one option and the opposite side for the other.
The children must run to the option they like best - and are not allowed to stay in the middle!
Call out different choices, giving the children time to listen, think and move. Some examples include:
3. Keep the fun going
Continue calling out options, keeping the pace lively and encouraging confident decisions.
This game works well as a warm-up or energiser. Keep instructions clear and the pace brisk to maintain excitement. Encourage children to commit fully to their choice and avoid hovering between options. You can extend the game by asking a few children to explain their choice, but keep this optional to maintain momentum.
Lucy Quick, Principal of Perform.
