Category: Large Group

Castleball 2.0

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

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, Large Group, Small Group, 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, Large Group, No Equipment!, Outdoor, Small Group, 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)

Hula Hoop Twister

· ALL, Fun, Gr 1, Gr 2, Gr 3, Gr 4, K, Large Group

Grade level: K-4
Equipment: Hula hoops, music
Game Description: It’s a combo of musical chairs and the Twister board game which for sure means it’s fun and active, definitely worth giving it a play or 10 in your PE class 😀 (thanks Deric Hafer)

Throw & Go

· ALL, Gr 3, Gr 4, Gr 5, Gr 6, Gr 7, Gr 8, Large Group, Outdoor, Small Group, 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.

Home Free Bad Guy Blob Tag

· ALL, Fun, Gr 1, Gr 2, Gr 3, Gr 4, Gr 5, Gr 6, Large Group, Tag

Grade level: 1-6
Equipment: Hula hoops, pool noodles
Game Description: What a great game, seriously one of the best tag games out there. This is a must play. Lots of Dynamics, lots going on in this unique idea thanks to Dan Penna for another hit.

Massive Kickball Dodgeball

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

Grade level: 4-8
Equipment: 2 foam balls, exercise mats
Game Description: Great large group game (can use with up to 50 players). It’s a combination of kickball and dodgeball. As usual, lots of fun, lots of laughs, and lots of skills. A must try if you have a huge group and want to do something a bit different.

Freedom Catch

· ALL, Fun, Gr 1, Gr 2, Gr 3, Gr 4, Gr 5, Gr 6, K, Large Group, Tag

Grade level: K-6
Equipment: Cones, foam balls
Game Description: New favourite activity! Tagging, throwing, catching, strategy all jam-packed into one awesome game from Jennifer Holub. Really fun, a must try, especially if you’re looking for a game for large groups (50 players +).

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