How to Play the Nursery Game "Red Light Green Light One, Two, Three"

"Red Light, Green Light, 1, 2, 3" has long been a beloved game among young children and their parents. It combines the sneakiness of hide and seek and the action of musical chairs. It is also in a format that one person can conduct without difficulty. Once it gets going, children can carry it on by themselves, meaning they can play it for a while with minimal supervision.

Instructions

Set Up & Play

1. Line up the group so each participant has a clear path to the other side of the play area.

2. Stand at the opposite end of the participants if you're serving as the game leader.

3. Turn your back on the group and yell the words "Green Light." The kids will start to move toward you as fast as they can.

4. Yell the words "Red Light" and turn around as fast as you can. Any person you see still moving must return to the starting point.

5. Turn away from the group again and repeat the process. The player who reaches the caller first and touches him is the winner. The winner gets to be the caller for the next game.

Tips & Warnings

• Spread out the group so no one blocks anyone else. This will cut down on complaints and make for a smoother game.

• The ideal room or playing space will be 20 feet from one end to the other.

References

• Indian Child: Outdoor Games for Kids
• You Tube: Red Light, Green Light, 1, 2, 3
• Wonder Time: Red Light, Green Light