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Shadow Tag

S
PLAYERS
3+
DIFFICULTY
SETTING
Outdoor
MATERIALS
HOW TO PLAY
1

Choose one player to be "it" while everyone else spreads out in an open, sunlit area.

2

The player who is "it" chases the other players, trying to step on their shadow rather than tag their body.

3

A player whose shadow is stepped on becomes the new "it" and must chase the others.

4

Players may dodge into shade or huddle close together to shrink or hide their shadows.

5

Set a boundary for the play area so the chase does not spread too far.

6

Keep rotating the "it" role as shadows are tagged until everyone has had a turn or time runs out.