Category: Gr 8

RPS 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


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).

Six Base Kickball


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!

Oyster Shell


Grade level: 2-8
Equipment: 1 beanbag, floor lines (or cones)
Game Description: Here’s a fun little reacting and running competition that can basically be used for all ages. You don’t need much for equipment either. Split the group into 2 teams, they don’t even have to be even numbers. If you’ve got cones, you could try it outside too!

Sprinters


Grade level: K-8
Equipment: Cones
Game Description: Who likes to sprint?! OK, probably not many people. But in this game, the participants might actually enjoy it (at least a little bit). That’s the hope. It’s a very easy idea: on every blow of the whistle, players will sprint and even try to catch the person in front of them. Then the groups rotate. Repeat, repeat, etc, etc.

Collect Them All


Grade level: K-8
Equipment: Hula hoops, balls
Game Description: Here’s a teamwork and team-building game that you can use with any age level (even adults can play). Teams work together to collect as many balls as they can. Use foam balls, volleyballs, pickleballs, whiffle balls, whatever balls you have actually! It’s a quick and fun activity; and as always make sure to discuss positive ways to work as a team (decisions, words, listening, guiding, etc) as opposed to fighting, arguing, bossing around, etc.

Hoop Rollers


Grade level: K-8
Equipment: cones, hula hoops, balls
Game Description: Try out this new rolling activity. Relay teams roll their ball to see which team can collect the most hoops. Stealing is also an option (not in a bad way but a ‘fun’ way of stealing). Thanks to Emily Roberts for this one!