Snail hopscotch

Marelle escargot · France

Hopping on one foot into the centre of a spiral of squares, and back out again.

Age
5+ years3–6 years
Players
1–6 players
Where
Outdoors
Time
~20 min

You’ll need

  • Chalk

How to play

  1. Draw a spiral of 15–20 squares on the ground, winding inwards.
  2. Hop on one foot to the centre without touching a line, then hop back out.
  3. A player who gets back without a mistake writes their name in a square; from then on, only they can step in it.

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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