Category: K

Cleanies vs Messies

· ALL, Fun, Gr 1, Gr 2, Gr 3, K, Outdoor, Soccer, Warm-up

Grade level: K-3
Equipment: Cones, Soccerballs (for soccer variations)
Game Description: 5 different ways to play this updated version of Knockemdowners. It really is a classic game, students really move, and practice a variety of skills in fun variations which can be used in any primary PE class or football (soccer) program!

Sneak & React

· ALL, Fun, Gr 1, Gr 2, Gr 3, Gr 4, Gr 5, Gr 6, Gr 7, Gr 8, K, No Equipment!, Outdoor, Tag, Warm-up

Grade level: K-8
Equipment: None
Game Description: Great for all ages, super fun. Works on reaction timing. Use this one as an instant activity or a warm-up but it can be a stand alone game as well. You also don’t need any equipment either.

Jump The River

· ALL, Fun, Gr 1, Gr 2, Gr 3, Gr 4, Gr 5, Gr 6, Gr 7, Gr 8, K, Outdoor

Grade level: K-8
Equipment: 2 skipping ropes
Game Description: Super simple, super fun jumping activity, especially for long jump practice :p (Thanks Deric Hafer)

Cat & Mouse

· ALL, Fun, Gr 1, Gr 2, Gr 3, Gr 4, Gr 5, K, Tag, Warm-up

Grade level: K-5
Equipment: Beanbags, cones
Game Description: This game combines a couple other game ideas into 1 unique and fun game: you’ve got the mice who need to grab the cheese along the way. And you’ve got the cats who try to stop the mice and catch them. (Thanks to Deric Hafer for this game)

Shoe Relay

· ALL, Gr 1, Gr 2, Gr 3, Gr 4, Gr 5, Gr 6, K, No Equipment!, Team-building

Grade level: K-6
Equipment: None (shoes)
Game Description: Try something different with a simple shoe relay: use as a warm-up, team-building, or just to do try something new!

Here Comes The Gator!

· ALL, Gr 1, Gr 2, Gr 3, K, Tag

Grade level: K-3
Equipment: Hula hoops & cones
Game Description: Another fun game idea from Deric Hafer! The frogs try to get to the other side, while trying to avoid the gators. Great for the imagination and the heart.

Lava Monster

· ALL, Fun, Gr 1, Gr 2, Gr 3, Gr 4, Gr 5, K, Tag

Grade level: K-5
Equipment: Mats, polyspots, bell (or music)
Game Description: Unique tag game idea, run away from the Lava monster! (Thanks to Lori Schoessler)

Tatanka

· ALL, Gr 1, Gr 2, Gr 3, Gr 4, Gr 5, Gr 6, K, No Equipment!, Tag, Warm-up

Grade level: K-6
Equipment: None
Game Description: Try this traditional Indigenous game for some good old fashioned fun. Get nice and sweaty.

Plants vs Animals

· ALL, Gr 1, Gr 2, Gr 3, Gr 4, Gr 5, Gr 6, K, Tag

Grade level: K-6
Equipment: Cones, pool noodles
Game Description: Simple and effective game to get kids moving! (Thanks to Anne Guillmaine for yet another great idea)

The BEST Rock Paper Scissors Battle

· ALL, Fun, Gr 1, Gr 2, Gr 3, Gr 4, Gr 5, Gr 6, Gr 7, Gr 8, K, Outdoor, Warm-up

Grade level: K-8
Equipment: Hula Hoops
Game Description: This game is amazing. Players have a super fun RPS battle that they won’t soon forget. 2 teams faceoff across from eachother. Place a bunch of hula hoops between teams in a line. 1 player from each team hops towards the other, and when they meet, they RPS. Loser must jump out and join the end of the line while the winner keeps advancing. Meanwhile the next player in line from the losing side jumps in and hops towards the opponent. It’s a bit hard to explain through text, so watch the video to see this awesome game in action!

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