* To think about their environment and being a good citizen.
* To find out about traffic lights and how to obey their signals.
* To respond physically and have fun.
How to play
Draw a circle to represent the traffic light. About 10 metres behind it draw a line to represent the pavement. One child is the traffic light and stands in the circle with back to the pavement. The others stand on the pavement.
The game begins by the traffic light shouting 'Green for Go'. On hearing 'Go' the children start to walk across the road. Suddenly the traffic light shouts, 'Red for Stop' and turns around. As soon as the children hear 'Red for Stop' they freeze. The last child to freeze is out and misses a turn. The first child to touch the traffic light, becomes the traffic light for the next game.
As the game becomes familiar, use red and green circles to represent the lights instead of commands.
Tips
* Don't let children rush to cross.
* Introduce 'Yellow to get ready'.
* Extend the colour signs into the school environment, say, on doors to show if you can or cannot enter.
For more games, see Acker Backa BOO! - Games to Say and Play From Around the World by Opal Dunn (Frances Lincoln, 10.99) ) Opal Dunn. The author disclaims responsibility for any adverse effects resulting directly or indirectly from the game outlined.