Chain ReactionChain reaction can be played by children indoors or outdoors.
This is game variation of follow the leader, but also has the twist of trying to figure out who the leader is. The leader has to be sneaky and secretive in this game so they don't get caught giving directions to the other players. Keeping the kids from giving away the leader adds to the excitement as they get to keep a secret during the game. Of course there will be lots of giggling and snickering as the game progresses. Object of gameTo discover which player is leading the movements or danceNumber of players6 or moreEquipmentMusic: either a cassette tape player or radioSet upMake sure you have plenty of space for the kids to move around in. Move furniture out of the way if necessary and move breakable items.How to playGather the kids in dance room.Choose one player to be "it" and have him leave the room while you explain the game to the other players. From the remaining children choose one player to be the dance leader. Start the music so the dance leader can begin a dance that the others must imitate. The rest of the players should follow whatever the leader does. The player who is "it" returns to the room and tries to guess who is leading the dance. Once "it" figures out who the dance leader is, pick another person to be "it and another dance leader. Giving everyone a chance if they want to. Winning the gameEveryone wins in this game. Allow all the children a chance to be "it" and the dance leader.Variations of chain reactionInstead of dancing around, the children can be statues. The leader then would strike different poses every so often that the kids need to copy.The game can also take place sitting, with the children only moving the top parts of their body.
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