Iron Lungs
Any Size
Grades 1-2
None
Less Than 10 minutes
Development Goal
To develop lung capacity and breath control.
Before You Start
- Have everyone line up (toes on the line).
- Take a few deep breaths, blowing them out slowly as a group.
- Remind everyone to be aware of each other while running and be careful not to touch others.
Set Up
Pick a long open space with a line on one side.
How to Play
- Take turns having players run while they yell, as described:
- Have the player take a deep breath and then yell. As they are yelling, they run toward the other side of the space. When they are out of breath, they must freeze.
- Once every player has take a turn, have everyone together yell and run again until they get to the other side of the playing space.
- Alternately, you can have all players practice their iron lungs (run and yell) together both times.