Difficulty:
(Moderate)

Wolf & the Goslings

Grade K–8
Groups of 4 Players
10–15 min

Focus

Protection • Teamwork • Strategy

Set-up

Groups of four line up. Assign roles: #1 = Wolf, #2 = Mother Goose, #3 = Gosling, #4 = Baby Gosling.

How to Play

The Wolf tries to tag the Baby Gosling. Mother Goose and the Goslings move together with arms linked to protect the Baby. If the Baby is tagged, everyone rotates to another role

Rules

Hands stay on shoulders — no grabbing.
No pulling.
Rotate after each tag.
Walk or jog only.

Keep It Going

Multiple Wolves.
Time challenges.
Create obstacle areas.
Larger chains.

ESY Modification

  • Walk instead of run.
  • Reduce playing space.
  • Use fewer rotations.
  • Adult joins groups when helpful.

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