Difficulty:
(Moderate)

Don’t Touch Me

Grade 3–8
Whole Group (15–35) Players
10–15 min

Focus

Cooperation • Spatial Awareness • Problem Solving

Set-up

Place a small object in the center of the activity area. Spread participants evenly around it

How to Play

The entire group must touch the object at exactly the same time without touching one another. Once successful, challenge the group to beat its previous time. Next, assign partners and have participants switch places while continuously saying “Don’t touch me!” without touching anyone.

Rules

No touching another participant.
Everyone must touch the object simultaneously.
Move safely.
Call out your own mistakes honestly.

Keep It Going

Blindfolded leaders.
Two objects at once.
Larger groups.
Add a timed round.

ESY Modification

  • Slow walk only.
  • Reduce group size.
  • Use a larger object.
  • Allow brief planning time.

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