Category: Gr 1

Home Free Bad Guy Blob Tag

· ALL, Fun, Gr 1, Gr 2, Gr 3, Gr 4, Gr 5, Gr 6, Large Group, Tag

Grade level: 1-6
Equipment: Hula hoops, pool noodles
Game Description: What a great game, seriously one of the best tag games out there. This is a must play. Lots of Dynamics, lots going on in this unique idea thanks to Dan Penna for another hit.

Free The Prisoners!

· ALL, Fun, Gr 1, Gr 2, Gr 3, Gr 4, K

Grade level: K-4
Equipment: Cones, Foam balls
Game Description: A fantastic throwing and catching (as well as other skills) game idea! Prisoners, Soldiers, Dragons, a castle… players are going to love this game. Not much equipment is needed (Thanks Daniele Penna for this game idea)

Far Away

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

Grade level: K-4
Equipment: Special Object (ex. trophy, stuffy, Olympic torch)
Game Description: Far Away is a super easy and effective game to explore spatial awareness. Players will move around and try to be FAR AWAY from others, teaching safety in numbers and moving to open spaces. (Thanks James Barton for this game idea)

Mr Wolf Dice Roll

· ALL, Gr 1, Gr 2, Gr 3, K, Warm-up

Grade level: K-3
Equipment: 1 Foam Dice
Game Description: Another Mr. Wolf type game (modification by Deric Hafer). Good for reaction time, running (or other movement skills) and following directions/commands. Use it in combination with the original or as a stand-alone game!

Freedom Catch

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

Grade level: K-6
Equipment: Cones, foam balls
Game Description: New favourite activity! Tagging, throwing, catching, strategy all jam-packed into one awesome game from Jennifer Holub. Really fun, a must try, especially if you’re looking for a game for large groups (50 players +).

School Mascot Tag

· ALL, Gr 1, Gr 2, Gr 3, Gr 4, Gr 5, Gr 6, Gr 7, Gr 8, K, No Equipment!, Tag

Grade level: K-8
Equipment: None
Game Description: This is a very simple and very fun PE game. It’s a running wave game, students try to avoid the catchers. Use your school team name or mascot to boost school morale! (Thanks to Graham Bodnar)

Crazyball Pin-Knock

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

Grade level: K-8
Equipment: Pins, Throwing Objects (crazier the better)
Game Description: Put down your pins, and get throwing! Super fun, different ways to play for all grades.

Birds in a Nest

· ALL, Gr 1, Gr 2, Gr 3, Gr 4, K, Outdoor

Grade level: K-4
Equipment: Hula hoops
Game Description: This is a great 3-part progression that has basically 3 games in 1. It’s one of my favourites especially with Kindergartens. Gets players moving around and communicating/strategizing in different ways.

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