Bear Trap

Warm Up Games

STORYLINE
Today we are playing Bear Trap. Your goal as a bear is to avoid being trapped by the hunter (tagger).

INSTRUCTIONS

• I will select a hunter and a park ranger (un-tagger).
• Before the game begins, spread out into the field.
• When I say, “GO!” the hunter will try and capture (tag) you.
• Hunters may only use a two-finger butterfly tag.
• If you are captured, you must sit down and raise your hand.
• The only way to become free is for the park ranger to high-five you.
• We will begin a new round when a new hunter and park ranger are selected. 

TEACHING TIPS

• Approach:
  • Only allow the bears and hunters to play on half the field.
  • Depending on class size, add more hunters or park rangers.
  • Have the hunter and park ranger wear flags to tell who they are.