Description

One person leads a movement path through the room - tiptoe here, jump over that, crawl under the table. The other follows, copying every move exactly. Switch who leads every few minutes. Works anywhere and needs no materials. This is a physically active, moderately loud game with sudden changes in movement direction - stomping, jumping, and fast transitions are typical. For children who are sensitive to noise or unexpected movement, a slow-motion or "quiet explorer" version (whisper movements, no jumping) keeps the structure while lowering stimulation.

Play guide

1. 1Decide who leads first. Younger children enjoy leading; parents leading first shows them what's possible.
2. 2The leader moves through the available space in any way they choose - tiptoeing, stomping, hopping, spinning, crawling, jumping. The follower copies every move.
3. 3Keep the pace comfortable so the follower can actually keep up. Pause briefly at each obstacle or movement to let them catch up.
4. 4After 2-3 minutes, call "switch!" The follower becomes the leader.
5. 5Agree on the round count before starting - e.g., "We'll each have two turns as leader, then we're done." Count down rounds aloud: "This is your last turn as leader!" End naturally after the agreed rounds rather than trailing off.