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London Bridge

London Bridge
PLAYERS
5+
DIFFICULTY
SETTING
Outdoor
MATERIALS
HOW TO PLAY
1

Two players face each other, join raised hands to form a "bridge," and the rest form a line.

2

The line of players walks under the bridge while everyone sings the rhyme.

3

On the final line of the song, the bridge players lower their arms to catch whoever is passing underneath.

4

The caught player is asked to choose a side quietly, then stands behind that bridge player.

5

Repeat until most players are caught, then have a friendly tug-of-war between the two sides.