LET’S PLAY TAG
A PROCEDURAL MANUAL FOR KIDS
Written & Illustrated by:
Kristin Miller
Why Health Literacy?
Health literacy is important as it is directly linked with health outcomes. Health
literacy removes barriers and empowers individuals to participate in their own
health care. Health literacy for children has become increasingly important as
children are more inactive and overweight than ever. Regular physical activity
provides strong muscles and bones, weight control, better sleep patterns. Children
who participate in regular physical activity may be more academically motivated,
alert and successful. A child’s self-esteem may also be dependent on their physical
competency.
The goal of this book is to promote physical health in young children and encourage parents to get
their kids to be more active. The use of the procedural writing form is meant to provide directions in a
simple, easy to understand format for young children and their parents. The game of tail tag requires
and improves the skills of locomotion, agility and spacial awareness of children.
STEP # 1
Call your friends to come out and play!
STEP # 2
Find a Tail!
STEP # 3
Tuck tail into pants.
STEP # 4
Spread out around the playground.
STEP # 5
GO!
Try and steal your friends tails!
STEP # 6
Do not let your
friends get your tail!
STEP # 7
Last person with a tail wins!
STEP # 8
PLAY AGAIN!
Try hopping like a bunny
or galloping like a horse!
TIPS & TRICKS
Dart quickly like a cat to get away from your
friends.
Be aware of where your friends are - like your
mom with eyes on the back of her head!
Use fakes - act like you are trying to get away
from your shadow!
LET’S PLAY TAG was created in 2012 for
KIN 180, a class at the University of
Regina. The purpose of this book is to
encourage children and their parents to
get physically active. This procedural
manual provides the simple steps for a fun
game of tag!
Kristin Miller is a former business marketing
professional. She left to pursue her passion of
living and teaching others how to live a healthy
lifestyle. She is now a Kinesiology student at the
University of Regina. She grew up with a
healthy, active family in the small town of
Rocanville, Saskatchewan.
Resources:
Sasksport Inc., Children In Sport: A Fundamental
Skill Development Program,
A Resource Manual For Sport Leaders, Tail Tag (p.
260), http://www.sasksport.sk.ca/cis/pdf/
tag_games.pdf
Project for:
KIN 180 - Growth & Development
Faculty of Kinesiology & Health Studies
University of Regina, Regina, Saskatchewan
Instructor: June LeDrew, PhD