Get the kids moving by warming up with a 10 minute game of rats and rabbits, Number the children 1's and 2's, 1's are Rats and 2's are Rabbits. Layout 3 rows of markers and line the children up on the center line. Rats have to get to the GREEN markers if Rats is called and the rabbits have to catch them before they get there however if Rabbits is called the Rabbbits have to get to the RED markers and the Rats have to catch them before they get there.
Demonstrate how the exercise works so that there is a little confusion as possible. Make sure running area is clear and free of obstacles to enure safety.
Look for the children to react to voice commands and accelerate to a point quickly
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