One, Two, Three, Four, I declare a thumb war

Materials: Your hands

Directions:

Demonstrate this childhood favorite game and set out some safety rules.

Invite children to partner off with a peer and join hands together, making a fist like shape with both of their thumbs out.

When they are ready, let them start a thumb wrestling game with their peer.

Continue playing as they desire.

Encourage them to switch hands and partners!