Grade level: 3-8 Equipment: Hula-hoops Game Description: In ‘Shipwreck’ teams of sailors will race their boats from one end of the gym to the other. Of course it won’t be that easy… players need to work together. Teamwork is the key! Read More →
Grade level: K-5 Equipment: Beachballs Game Description: Crab soccer is basically a game of soccer. But using beach balls. And doing the crabwalk to move around! Read More →
Grade level: 2-8 Equipment: None Game Description: Crows & Cranes is some plain old fashioned fun. Half of the players are Crows and the other half are Cranes. Each group will have their turns chasing each other trying to tag the opposing players to get them to join their team. Read More →
Grade level: K-6 Equipment: None Game Description: Ants on a Log is a teamwork or team-building strategy game. The Ants (students) stand in an initial order on the log (a line or a bench). The goal is that the players attempt to reverse their position or order without falling off the log Read More →
Grade level: 4-8 Equipment: Dodgeballs, hula-hoops Game Description: Castle Ball might be one of physedgames’ favourites! A must play! This target game adds a huge teamwork component as well as team strategy. It also ties in throwing, catching, blocking, building, and awareness. Defend your castles, and topple over the opponent castles before they get yours. WARNING: LOTS OF FUN. Read More →
Grade level: 5-8 Equipment: Volleyball Game Description: 4-square volleyball merges the classic game of 4-square with volleyball skills like bumping and setting. Squares can be created in the sand, or using cones, or painted lines, skipping ropes, etc. All you need is at least 4 players ready to have some fun practicing their volleyball skills. Read More →
Grade level: 2-6 Equipment: None Game Description: Back-to-Back is a relationship building trust game. Partners stand back-to-back and work together to try to get into a seated position without using their hands. Once seated, they try to get back up. Then move onto bigger groups and really watch the fun begin! Groups of 4, 6, or even more! Read More →
Grade level: K-8 Equipment: Variety Game Description: Bowling Ideas provides 4 solid bowling ideas to practice and improve upon bowling or rolling skills. Read More →