Grade level: K-8
Equipment: Variety
Game Description: Dump a bunch of random equipment along the playing area, just a whole lotta stuff – anything you have, really. Each piece of equipment represents a mine in the minefield. Then watch the fun begin as partners lead one another blindfolded through the minefield, trying not to step on a mine. If a mine is stepped on, it’s either back to the beginning, or do some jumping jacks, or create your own rule! Pairs can race against each other, or time trials, or however you see this working best for your PE class. Communication and team-building at its best. Read More →
Category: Gr 6
Commandos
Grade level: 1-8
Equipment: None
Game Description: Commandos is a warm-up game for all ages. It’s a race! Team vs team vs team. Like army commandos crawling through a muddy trench, so will players crawl along the floor in this game. Read More →
Shark Attack
Grade level: 1-6
Equipment: None
Game Description: This game is a huge hit. It is very similar to a British Bulldog-type game, however, Shark Attack brings players to the beach for change of scenery. The idea is for the swimmers to not get bit (tagged) by the sharks in the middle. Read More →
Food Group Blitz
Grade level: 3-6
Equipment: pinnies (red, blue, green, yellow)
Game Description: Food Group Blitz is a tag game to reinforce knowledge of the food groups. Chefs work together to round up different food items to add to their meal. Players are the different food groups or items that try to evade the chefs. A fun game to use as part of your physical education or health program.
Parachute Game – Rocket Launch
Grade level: 3-6
Equipment: Parachute, playground ball
Game Description: Rocket Launch is a parachute activity with a simple idea. Players on the parachute work together to launch the rocket (ball) up in the air. As the ball lands, some catchers try to save it from a crash landing. Just another parachute game for your PE class to try out!
Valentine Tag
Grade level: 2-8
Equipment: Valentine cards
Game Description: Broken arrows, healing hearts, cupids, and valentines cards are all a part of this chasing and fleeing game for Valentine’s Day. Try it out to add some care, friendship, and exercise to your P.E. class during this special time of the year!
Wolf’s Den
Grade level: K-6
Equipment: None
Game Description: Watch out for the wolves! In this game, the wolf roams around his den trying to catch the rabbits as they run back-and-forth through the wolf’s territory. Action-packed and always great for a laugh in PE class, outside, or at camp. Read More →
4-Side Warmup
Grade level: K-8
Equipment: 4 cones
Game Description: This is a simple warm-up activity. Just as the name says, it’s a 4-sided warm-up. Using the lengths and widths of the gym, choose 4 warm-up actions or movements for your athletes to perform for as many repetitions as needed. As with any warm-up, always try to choose actions or motions that are related to the upcoming main activity. Read More →
Scavengers
Grade level: K-8
Equipment: Pylons, beanbags
Game Description: Teams must communicate and work together to collect as many treasures as possible before time runs out. Or until all the treasures have been discovered. The treasures are ‘buried’ under cones, and one player at a time from each team can run out and try to find a piece of loot. A kind of relay-style game where communication is key. Try it out! Read More →
Catch Relay
Grade level: 4-8
Equipment: Football, baseball, or frisbee
Game Description: This is a great Throwing and Catching game for any sport or activity that uses those skills (football, baseball, ultimate Frisbee, etc). Non-stop action, teamwork, strategy, communication, with the option of competition. A must-play, and a definite favorite with lots of positive review. Read More →