Category: Gr 3

Reindeer Roundup

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

Grade level: K-6
Equipment: Hula hoops, pool noodles
Game Description: A Christmas game for the holidays (thanks to Angela Crepeele).

Home Alone 2

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

Grade level: 2-8
Equipment: Cones, hula hoops
Game Description: Saw online that someone changed up Joe Defreitas’ original Home Alone game and added a teamwork strategy version. So I optimized the idea with my own students it, and here it is. It might be best played after playing a round of Home Alone the original, but definitely doesn’t have to be! Also a great Christmas holiday PE game!

Immersive Workout ADVENTURE All Ages Brain Break

· ALL, Brain Breaks, Fitness, Fun, Gr 1, Gr 2, Gr 3, Gr 4, Gr 5, Gr 6, Gr 7, Gr 8, Large Group, Small Group, Warm-up

Grade level: 1-8
Equipment: Projector
Game Description: A 5-minute interactive and active warm-up/workout. This one has an adventure theme all over the world with people, places, and things of all sorts. Included fitness activities such as jogging, jumping, swinging, climbing and more. A Physedgames version to play in PE class!

Backyard Dog Tag

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

Grade level: K-4
Equipment: Cones, 4 foam balls
Game Description: Some students are dogs (they can act like a dog if they want). The dogs are trying to chase people away from their yard. Another fun tag game idea to try in your PE class (thanks to Deric Hafer).

RPS Warm-up

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

Grade level: 1-8
Equipment: 4 cones
Game Description: Such a simple warm-up idea that students really enjoy. Once players know how to play it, it’s an instant activity to use to get your PE class started. Also doesn’t require any equipment really, except for 4 cones. It could be played anywhere, and is another great large group game! Guaranteed fun and movement.

Pinball

· ALL, Fun, Gr 3, Gr 4, Gr 5, Gr 6, Gr 7, Gr 8

Grade level: 3-8 (K-2 could play with modifications)
Equipment: pins, balls, nets
Game Description: Here’s a unique and VERY FUN pin knockover game. It’s great for practising rolling, throwing, and/or even the kicking skill, among other skills too. It’s a game that I’ve personally added to my Top 10 all time favourite games (Thanks Lee Ruark for the idea)! * Note: Kindergarten and other early age groups could play this game depending on their ability, but with modifications such as: smaller playing area, nets closer together, and removing the basketball hoop rule (or using portable kids nets or garbage can).

4 vs 1

· ALL, Fun, Gr 2, Gr 3, Gr 4, Gr 5, Gr 6, Outdoor, Small Group, Warm-up

Grade level: 2-6
Equipment: cones
Game Description: A quick attacking and defending game, thanks to Jiang Xiaolei, my Chinese friend in sport!

Six Base Kickball

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

Grade level: 2-8
Equipment: mats (or bases), ball, container (bin, box)
Game Description: Here’s a version of Kickball from David Bohlander, and I’m pretty sure it’s similar to a common version of Kickball that’s played in Germany. David said one of his foreign exchange students helped him modify his 6 base game to the German rules, and his students absolutely love it! There’s a unique rule to get runners out, a bit different from other versions of kickball. Almost everyone likes a good game of Kickball so try this one out if you’re looking for something new!

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