Grade level: 3-8
Equipment: Foam balls, pinnies
Game Description: Team Ball Tag gets players moving in teams to try to tag other teams with foam balls. Read More →
Category: Gr 8
Pirates & Sailors
Grade level: 4-8
Equipment: Mats, pool noodles
Game Description: Pirates & Sailors gives pirates a chance to try to tag sailors by chasing them with a pool noodle! If a sailor gets tagged, he must go into the pirate ship (prison). Sailors are safe in their own ships, but can only stay in them for 3 seconds. Sailors stuck in prison can be freed by other sailors if they can get to them without getting caught by a pirate. This game can get really intense; a great way to get exercise and have fun! Read More →
Football Frenzy
Grade level: 6-8
Equipment: Footballs, cones, hula-hoops
Game Description: Practice throwing lead-passes and making catches on a turn with this mini-game drill-like activity. Read More →
Team Defender
Grade level: 4-8
Equipment: Soccerball, handball, or basketball
Game Description: Work as a team in different zones (attacking, defense, goalie) trying to score on the opponent. Read More →
Roll, Kick, & Catch
Grade level: 4-8
Equipment: Foam balls
Game Description: Groups of 3 take turns rolling (pitching), kicking (batting), and catching (fielding). LOTS OF REPS! Read More →
Masterball
Grade level: 6-8
Equipment: 2 basketballs, net, 5 cones
Game Description: Masterball can be played as a stand-alone game, or as a game to supplement a basketball unit. Two teams compete to be first to knock over the target cone and quickly move to layups and passing. Skills involved are aiming, rolling, catching, running, passing, and layups. Try it out! Read More →
Popcorn Basketball
Grade level: 3-8
Equipment: Foam balls, Lilly pads, mats
Game Description: Popcorn Basketball is a neat mini-game to play which helps reinforce shooting technique. Players move from spot to spot taking shots into a large target. One player is inside the target area, continuously tossing the balls out like a popcorn machine. Read More →
Pass To Score
Grade level: 4-8
Equipment: Soccer ball, cones
Game Description: This soccer game focuses on passing. There are many nets set-up, but players can’t shoot – they have to pass through the cones to score! Read More →
Pin Down
Grade level: 2-8
Equipment: Hula hoops, pins, dodgeballs
Game Description: ‘Pin Down’ is a definite favorite. Really it’s a must play! Players guard their own pin while trying to knock over someone else’s with a dodgeball. If your pin is down, go to the back of the line but don’t worry – you’ll get right back in there in no time. This game utilizes a variety of movement skills, but the best part about it is that it’s a great workout with lots of laughs! Read More →
Hungry Hungry Hippos
Grade level: K-8
Equipment: Cones, tennis balls, buckets
Game Description: Many ways to play Hungry Hippos but the basic idea is simple: teams will race to collect as many tennis balls as possible. Race on foot, on scooters, with hockey sticks, or however you see fit! Lots of exercise and lots of fun. Read More →