Grade level: 4-8
Equipment: Frisbees
Game Description: Groups work both together and against each other in this frisbee-based game. Throwing, catching, running, tipping, and tricks are all part of the package. This is a great game to practice different types of throwing when it comes to Ultimate Frisbee or disc throwing. Read More →
Category: Gr 5
Crazy Ball Soccer
Grade level: K-8
Equipment: Various soft or foam balls
Game Description: Great for any grade or age level, Crazy Ball Soccer is basically a soccer game with a little bit of attitude. Set-up a soccer game as normal, except that instead of just using a soccer ball, add in whatever crazy equipment you might have to kick around! Some tested equipment that works well in this game are foam footballs, large foam dice, or beach balls – use all of them at the same time and watch them bounce all crazy-like around the field or gym as the players try to kick them. Add in whatever rules desired when it comes to goalies, points, etc. Read More →
S.P.U.D.
Grade level: 3-8
Equipment: Dodgeball
Game Description: In SPUD, there’s a little bit of anticipation, a little bit of excitement, and a lot of fun. Players get the chance to move, dodge, throw, as the game goes on. There’s only 1 dodgeball, but you’ve still gotta keep your head up. Read More →
Corner Ball
Grade level: 2-8
Equipment: Soccer ball, benches
Game Description: Corner ball is a gym game that has 4 teams competing on one-on-one-on-one-on-one situations. This soccer-based game is a student favorite, and it gives players a chance to hone their soccer skills – dribbling, control, shooting, agility. Try it out as part of your soccer unit or as a stand-alone game. Read More →
Scrabble
Grade level: 2-8
Equipment: Letters on poster paper
Game Description: Scrabble is a spelling game for P.E. A great way to incorporate literacy into your physical education program! Teams will set-up in a relay style, grab letters, spell words, and add up points. Movement, literacy, numeracy, and team-building all in one. Read More →
Astronauts
Grade level: 4-8
Equipment: Balloons, string
Game Description: Martians will roam around and try to pop the Astronauts balloons – and destroy their oxygen tank air supply! This exciting game really gets players moving and laughing. It does take a little bit of preparation time beforehand to fill up lots of balloons, but it’s worth it in the end! Just remind students to play with care. Read More →
Catch & Step
Grade level: 1-8
Equipment: Type of ball, or water balloons
Game Description: This is a classic PE or camp game with the focus on throwing and catching. As players are successful, the game becomes more challenging. When unsuccessful, they might just get soaked! Read More →
Pass It On
Grade level: 2-8
Equipment: Hula hoops, various items
Game Description: This team-building game is great for any physical education class. Players will work together to pass objects to each other to be the first team to successfully move all objects from one end to the other. There’s a catch though…players are must all lay down on their backs and pass only with their feet. Read More →
Hunter Hawks
Grade level: 2-8
Equipment: Hula hoops
Game Description: Communication is key in this game, as birds try to leave their tree nests safely so that the hunter hawks cannot land in them. Using hula hoops as the tree nests, students communicate and switch spots, but might end up becoming a hunter hawk looking for a new home. Read More →
Math In Action
Grade level: 2-8
Equipment: Cones, 2 batons
Game Description: Another math and physical education combo – this game matches up 2 teams, both of which need to be ready to use their mental math skills. The quicker the brain and feet are ready to work, the more points a team can earn. Or if you prefer to not have a point system, just let the players go at it. Read More →