While I prefer that the “potato” is passed around the circle (either clockwise or counterclockwise), some kids like to throw it across the circle. Be sure what you use for the “potato” is soft enough not to hurt anyone.
You may also have your own version of this game, so feel free to try it different ways to see what your kids like.
Tools:
- Item to represent the “potato”
Materials:
- N/A
Steps:
Pass — As the rhyme is chanted, the “hot potato” is passed left.
Hot potato, hot potato
Don’t you stop
Hot potato, hot potato
Don’t you stop, stop
Stop — On the last “stop” (when stated twice), the person holding the “hot potato” is out. If it doesn’t reach the next person, the last one
touching it is out.
Continue — Continue playing until only one person remains.
To download a PDF of this Grab ‘N’ Go sheet, click here: GnG_Hot Potato_lrl
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