Beans on Toast

How to Play

• The leader’s job is to call out different types of beans. Each bean will have an action associated with it. When the bean is called out, the group does the action for that bean. The goal is to follow the direction as quickly as possible and without making any mistakes. If you are able to go the longest without making a mistake, you get to be the new leader.
• Teach the various beans one at a time. Practice each one and add in new beans until you have a list of 3-4 that the group knows. Here are a few to start with:
  • String Bean – Stand straight and tall with your hands together over your head
  • Chilly Bean – Shiver like you’re out in the cold
  • Dancing Bean – Show one of your best dance moves
  • Green Bean – Run in place as fast as you can
  • Red Bean – Stop running and freeze
• The leader should call out the beans and mix up the speed and order. Example: “String Bean, Green Bean, Red Bean, Red Bean, Chilly Bean”
• If at any point someone does the wrong action they should step out and sit next to the leader.
• Aside from the various beans, the leader can also call out “Beans on Toast.” When you hear “Beans on Toast,” drop to the ground as quickly (and safely!) as you can.
• The leader will watch for the last person to fall to the ground. If you’re the last one on the ground, step out of the game, sit next to the leader, and help them come up with new bean ideas.