Tug of war

Tiro alla fune · All over the world

Two teams, one rope, one line.

Age
5+ years3–6 years
Players
4+ players
Where
Outdoors
Time
~10 min

You’ll need

  • A thick, soft rope
  • A ribbon to mark the middle

How to play

  1. Tie a ribbon round the middle of the rope and draw a line on the ground.
  2. The two teams take hold of the two ends of the rope.
  3. The team that pulls the ribbon over to their side wins.

Safety

Always play these games with an adult watching, in a way that suits your child’s age and the surface underfoot. Keep games with small pieces (marbles, five stones, mangala) away from children under 3.

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