Founding Fathers Tag

They gave us Independence, let's give them a game!

ADDED June 30, 2009

Length: A few minutes of conversation and then 15 minutes of running

Parental Involvement: Review a few of the Founding Fathers with your young children. You can pretty much read them the relevant paragraphs below.

Kids Should Be Able to: Listen and run.

Yesterday, we were talking with our kids about the 4th of July and the story behind this most festive of holidays. We mentioned the "Bad Guy" King George III, but didn't mention the "Good Guys" -- the heroes of early American history. To help your kids become familiar with a few of the fifty-six delegates (because fifty-six is a lot) who signed the Declaration of Independence, we present "Founding Fathers Tag." It is a simple way to bring educational American History fun into your kids' lives (and don't worry there won't be a test.)

Here is how you play: the person who is "it" is called a "Red Coat," and as in traditional tag, they have to tag the people who are not "it." If you get tagged by the "Red Coat" you have to freeze. You can only be released if a player who is not a "Red Coat" tags you and calls out the name of one of the Founding Fathers. For example, Alexander Hamilton, George Washington or Thomas Jefferson.

Before you start playing "Founding Fathers" tag take a few minutes to review some of the key players in early American history. We have also added some little known facts that will make "Founding Fathers" fun. Don'f forget to show your kids the pictures -- nothing makes history come alive like a painting and nothing says fast like a powdered wig.

• Benjamin Franklin

a famous scientist, inventor and his picture is on the $100 dollar bill, also known for his quick lateral moves when avoiding "Red Coats"

• George Washington

1st President of the United States and his picture is on the $1 dollar bill, very and skilled in releasing frozen players

• John Adams

2nd President of the United States, built the US Navy, known to employ the use of water-balloons in tag.

• Thomas Jefferson

3rd President of the United States, author of the Declaration of Independence, a skilled spy.

• John Jay

1st Chief Justice of the United States, skilled at avoiding detection during tag.

• James Madison

4th President of the United States, some people call him fast feet.

• Alexander Hamilton

founded the US Mint and his picture is on the $10 dollar bill, skilled at tricks and deception to avoid being tagged.

That's it. Simple historical fun!

All photos from wikipedia.com

ages 5 and above, good for a group, see our disclaimer, summer activity,

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Nancy 06-30-2009 11:33
We have a bunch of kids coming over on the 4th and I'm sure this game will be a hit. Not to mention how funny it will be to hear a 4 year old say Alexander Hamilton. Cheers.
Nancy

Carol 06-30-2009 11:41
HA HA HA LOLOLOLOL the "tag you're it" picture is hilarious. Thanks for making my day, if founders tag is as much fun as that picture is funny, the 4th of July will be a great day.

Duet 06-30-2009 01:13
I am going to play this today, or do I have to wait until the 4th? :)

Founding Fathers Tag

They gave us Independence, let's give them a game!

ADDED June 30, 2009

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