How to Play
One player is named the farmer and stands in the middle of a designated area of the playground.
The other players stand behind a line, in a row about ten metres away from the farmer.
A designated ‘home’ area is agreed, usually the opposite end of the play area.
The players call out, ‘Farmer, Farmer may we cross your golden river?’
The farmer replies, ‘Not unless you have the colour… on.’
Those players lucky enough to have that colour on may cross the playground safely to the designated home area.
The farmer then counts to five and on five the other players must walk or run ‘home’ whilst the farmer tries to catch them. Anyone who is caught helps the farmer to choose what colour the players should be wearing next to be able to cross the river.
The game continues with a different colour each time until the last player is caught and she becomes the farmer.
Variations:
Once a player is caught, they stand in the middle, join hands with the farmer and help him catch other players.
Comments:
Make sure all players keep inside the marked area.
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