Category: Large Group

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 +).

Sneak & React

· ALL, Fun, Gr 1, Gr 2, Gr 3, Gr 4, Gr 5, Gr 6, Gr 7, Gr 8, K, Large Group, No Equipment!, Outdoor, Small Group, Tag, Warm-up

Grade level: K-8
Equipment: None
Game Description: Great for all ages, super fun. Works on reaction timing. Use this one as an instant activity or a warm-up but it can be a stand alone game as well. You also don’t need any equipment either.

Jump The River

· ALL, Fun, Gr 1, Gr 2, Gr 3, Gr 4, Gr 5, Gr 6, Gr 7, Gr 8, K, Large Group, Outdoor, Small Group

Grade level: K-8
Equipment: 2 skipping ropes
Game Description: Super simple, super fun jumping activity, especially for long jump practice :p (Thanks Deric Hafer)

Pair Running

· ALL, Fitness, Gr 3, Gr 4, Gr 5, Gr 6, Gr 7, Gr 8, Large Group, No Equipment!, Outdoor, Small Group

Grade level: 3-8
Equipment: None
Game Description: A German running method – literally means “Pair Run” – Wunderbar! (Thanks Brian Loeppky)

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