Tumbleweed Round-Up
By:  Liz Ferry
Northshore Christian Academy
Everett, Washington

GRADES:      K-6 

EQUIPMENT:     One Large Trash Can, Various Size Balls, Scooters for Half of                class.
PHYSICAL
OBJECTIVES:    Cardio Endurance, Balance, Coordination, Agility, Speed, Accuracy

SOCIAL
OBJECTIVES:    Ability to follow directions, Willingness to try new activities,
                    Respect for others, Good Sportsmanship, Fun

ABOUT THE
GAME:        I created this game to go with our "Western Theme Day" at School; 
                    the kids loved it!  I did my best "Texan" voice impersonation the
                    whole period, it was a riot!

HOW TO
PLAY:         Divide the class into Cowboys and Cowgirls.  Send each group to an
                    opposing line on the floor.  One group at a time is saddled up on
                    horses (scooters).  In the middle of the floor I have a huge trash can
                    filled with different size Tumbleweeds (balls).  I dump the can and
                    send Tumbleweeds rolling all over the gym.  On my command, the
                    first group of Lil' Buckaroos ride out on their horses and begin
                    shooting the Tumbleweeds back into the corral (trash can).  I start                my stopwatch.  As soon as the last Tumbleweed is thrown back                into the corral, the team jumps up off their horses and calls out                "Yeeee Haw!"  This is my cue to check my watch and report back
                    to the kids on their time.  By this time, the next group of Lil'
                    Buckaroos are itching like a herd of young jack rabbits to have
                    their turn on the range!  It is fun to see the kids better their times as
                    they work together to develop strategies.