Category: Gr 5

Backboard Dodgeball

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

Grade level: 4-8
Equipment: basketball backboards, dodgeballs
Game Description: Highly requested game of dodgeball. Lots of fun, and lots of skills as usual! Two teams faceoff in this fun version that uses the basketball court (full court or half court), thanks to Michelle Weaver!

Castleball 2.0

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

Grade level: 3-8
Equipment: balls, hula hoops, cones
Game Description: Another winning idea from Deric Hafer. As a variation to the original Castleball game (one of the best games there is) the modifications in this game make for another super fun, skill-building, and action-packed game. Set-up the castles, choose the roles, launch the cannon balls, and build together. There’s something for everyone!

Cooperative Wall Ball

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

Grade level: 1-8
Equipment: ball, exercise ball
Game Description: Here’s a fun teamwork game. It’s very easy to play, and it’s great to use to for a fun cooperative experience. There are actually 3 ways to play, each with a varying level of difficulty. Start by asking your players to explain what cooperation means. And they will soon realize that if they work together, they will accomplish the task quickly and effectively!

Mystery Number Tag

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

Grade level: 2-6
Equipment: sticky notes, or pieces of paper
Game Description: This game is a mystery! Players don’t know who the catchers are. But they’ll soon find out. Try this game out for lots of laughs and lots of running! It’s another game that will not disappoint! (Thanks Chantal Dubois)

Mafia Ball

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

Grade level: 4-8
Equipment: Dodgeballs
Game Description: Here’s another unique dodgeball game idea. This game is a team game. Thanks to Marius from Austria for this idea. Try to be the last team remaining to win! All you need are a few balls and a playing area. As usual, there are lots of different skills are involved and lots of fun to be had!

Circle Racing

· ALL, Fun, Gr 1, Gr 2, Gr 3, Gr 4, Gr 5, Gr 6, Warm-up

Grade level: 1-6
Equipment: Bean-bags, cones
Game Description: A fun little moving and reacting game. Small groups can spread out along the playing area and players will try to be the first to grab the right beanbags to win points! (Thanks to Jiang Xiaolei)

Ambush

· ALL, Fun, Gr 2, Gr 3, Gr 4, Gr 5, Gr 6, Tag, Warm-up

Grade level: 2-6
Equipment: Hula hoops
Game Description: Game straight outta China. Time for an ambush! Use hula hoops, or could use other equipment depending on the desired skill (Thanks Jiang Xiaolei)

Throw & Go

· ALL, Gr 3, Gr 4, Gr 5, Gr 6, Gr 7, Gr 8, Outdoor, Warm-up

Grade level: 3-8
Equipment: Type of ball
Game Description: Quick, easy, effective warm-up or instant activity, best played outside but could work indoors with a smaller group.

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