Frog In The Pond

Sit in a circle and appoint a Frogmaster. They announce where the frog is with accompanying hand gestures and everyone must copy what is said not what is gestured.

How To Play

  • Step 1.

    Everyone kneels down in a circle facing inwards. Take it in turns to be the Frog-master.

  • Step 2.

    The Frog-master calls out the location of the frog, accompanied by placing both hands in the correct position:
    Frog in the Pond = hands on the floor
    Frog on the Bank = hands on the knees
    Frog in the Tree = hands on shoulders
    FROG IN SPACE (shouted out dramatically) = hands in the air

  • Step 3.

    All player must place their hands wherever the Frog-master says the frog is located, NOT where she puts her hands!!
    The Frog-master will normally match the location and the hands, BUT... at some point they will try to deceive the group by throwing in a non-match, e.g Frog in the Tree with the hands on the floor.

  • Step 4.

    Any player who places their hands in the wrong position loses one of 3 lives.

  • The Winner

    The last remaining player is the winner and can breathe a sigh of relief. They then become the Frog-master.

The Details

  • Location: Indoor (home), Outdoor (or hall)
  • Ages: 2-6 years, 7-11 years, 12-16 years
  • Team: No
  • Physical: No
  • Average Duration: 5-15 minutes
  • Cost: £0-£1
  • Occasion: Family Party, Children's Party
  • Ease to Learn: Very Easy