Father May I?

Game Description
In this variation of "Mother May I?" Children ask Father rather than mother for permission

Game Materials
None

Optimal Group Size
Any size group.

Game Venue
Anyplace

Game Preparation
Establish start line and finish line.

Game Play

1. Choose one student to be the father. This student will go to the finish line.
2. All other students must go to the start line. Explain to students on start line that their goal is to cross the finish line first; however, they must ask Father’s permission for each move they make toward the finish line.
3. For example, the first student might ask, “Father, may I take four large steps?” The next student might ask, “Father, may I make five jumps?” And so forth.
4. If Father responds, “Yes, you may,” the student may proceed. If Father replies, “No, you may not,” the student must wait until next turn and make a different request.