Difficulty:
(Moderate)

Apple, Banana, Orange

Grade K–8
Whole Group (10–35) Players
10–15 min

Focus

Listening • Self-Control • Teamwork

Set-up

Participants stand shoulder-to-shoulder in a circle and pivot to the right and then their hands rest lightly on the shoulders of the person in front. Review each command before beginning.

How to Play

Apple = everyone jumps forward one space. Banana = everyone jumps backward one space. Orange = everyone turns 180 degrees and immediately reconnects to the shoulders of the person now in front. Begin with single commands before progressing to rapid combinations.

Rules

Stay connected whenever possible.
Listen carefully before moving.
Move safely.
Support teammates who make mistakes.

Keep It Going

Two-command combinations.
Increase speed.
Student-called commands.
Add a fourth command.

ESY Modification

  • Single commands only for younger groups.
  • Step instead of jump.
  • Practice each command separately first.

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