* A group of enthusiastic children, * A medium sized ball, * A medium sized playground.
A medium sized circle is drawn in the center of the playground. One child chosen as cook and he/she stands in the middle of the circle. The medium sized ball is the “turnip on the barbecue” and it is kept in the center of the circle. The “Cook” tries to push out the ball by his/her hands or legs’ indicating it is done. The other children try to stop and push the ball back indicating it need more barbecue. Once the “turnip on the barbecue” is pushed out of the circle, the cook and child who is unable to stop him/her interchange places and the game continues.
* This gross motor skill game helps children get good exercise by using their hands and legs. * It makes children exercise their brains and think of suitable ways to push the turnip out. * Fun combined with exercise and thinking skills game.
The child said, " I am an expert cook and know how to push the turnip when it is done."