NATURE ACTIVITY
THE CIRCLE GAME

This is a fast and fun nature activity. The rules are simple. A group of children stand in a circle, facing in, to the center. One person is chosen to enter the middle of the circle. He or she will hold a bandana or any other handy object. When the bandana is put on the ground in the center of the circle, the game begins. The center person is not allowed to cover up the bandana in any way, such as sitting on it, standing on it, etc.

The object of this nature activity is for every player who is standing in the circle to try and take the bandana away from the person in the center. They enter from all sides whenever they want to. The center person must tag players as they come close. If a player is tagged, then he or she must go back to the outside of the circle and start again.

If a player picks up the bandana, he or she must get back to the outside of the circle without being tagged. Whoever is successful in getting the bandana all the way to the outside of the circle becomes the next person in the center. Play until everyone has a chance to be in the center.

That's all there is to it. Are you wondering why this activity has anything to do with nature? It's the eyes. This is a game that will teach you how to see. I know that you can see, but can you see like an animal can? Can you see like an owl?

An owl has a wide field of vision. If you practice this nature activity, your field of vision will expand. It has to. If you were in tunnel vision you would see only what is directly in front of you. Someone could easily come in from the side and take the bandana.

This is called using Owl Eyes. Practice this skill and it will open up a whole new way of looking at nature for you.

How did that nature activity go for you? Did you use your Owl Eyes? What was more helpful in this game, speed or owl vision? Where else do you think you can use Owl Eyes? Please fill out the simple form below with any questions or comments that you have. Ask your parents if it is ok to do that.

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