London Bridge is Falling Down
Also known as London Bridge
March under the bridge before it falls, and pick a side for the tug-of-war.
How to play
Two players secretly choose to represent 'gold and silver' or 'iron and steel' and form an arch by joining raised hands.
All other players form a line and march under the arch while everyone sings 'London Bridge is falling down, falling down, falling down…'.
On the final word of the song ('my fair lady'), the arch drops to capture the player underneath.
That player whispers their choice (gold or iron) and stands behind the matching team-leader.
When everyone is sorted, both teams hold the waist of the player in front and have a tug-of-war.
Keep it fair
The arch must fall slowly and gently so no one is grabbed roughly. Walk through the catching technique before the game, arms should lower like a gate, not snap down.
