Category: Tag

Massive 10 Second Tag

· ALL, Gr 1, Gr 2, Gr 3, Gr 4, Gr 5, Gr 6, Large Group, No Equipment!, Outdoor, Tag

Grade level: 1-6
Equipment: none
Game Description: Tried a quick modification of Joel Sweetland’s ’10-second tag’ for a large group that I had. Wasn’t sure if it’d work but it went really good! Note: the cycles don’t have to be exactly 10 seconds (to keep the flow of the game going, you might add or subtract a few seconds here or there).

Angry Neighbour

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

Grade level: 1-5
Equipment: pool noodles, exercise mats
Game Description: This game is quick and easy and angry. For some reason, the neighbours (taggers) are not happy with the players on their yard, so they chase them around with a broomstick. At least that’s how the story goes. A good game for some laughs and quality exercise. Thanks James Barton for another game idea!

Oyster Shell

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

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!

Large Group Wolf’s Den

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

Grade level: 1-6
Equipment: scarves (or pinnies)
Game Description: This is now my new favourite LARGE GROUP game. Depending on your space, it could work with 40, 50, maybe even 60 players. Not sure why I’ve never done it this way after all these years, but I will definitely more often use this when I have 2 or more classes doubled up. It could even be done outdoors in a large area and throw done cones to form a wolf’s den. I can personally vouch that I’ve had an awesome time with this game recently with different age groups doubled up. Hope you enjoy a ‘new’ version of an old favourite. And if it’s a completely new game for you, it’s normally played with the den along the width of the gym, instead of along the length (the set-up for a regular group of 15-30 players).

Taggers vs All

· ALL, Gr 1, Gr 2, Gr 3, Gr 4, Gr 5, Gr 6, Tag

Grade level: K-6
Equipment: Poly spots
Game Description: Another fun wave game that has the Taggers Vs All in a competition. (Thanks Deric Hafer for the idea)

Christmas Cookies

· ALL, Gr 1, Gr 2, Gr 3, Gr 4, Gr 5, K, No Equipment!, Tag

Grade level: K-5
Equipment: none
Game Description: Here’s a Physedgames original game to enjoy during the Christmas season, it’s a fun and easy holiday PE game that will get players laughing, moving, and sweating! It’s easy too. All you will need is a playing area. Most of the players will be your favourite types of Christmas Cookies. You’ll also have one or two bakers (the catchers) and an oven, and a table (use your imaginiation). I hope you enjoy this game. Merry Christmas!

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)

Ambush

· ALL, Fun, Gr 2, Gr 3, Gr 4, Gr 5, Gr 6, Tag, Warm-up

Grade level: 2-6
Equipment: Hula hoops
Game Description: Game straight outta China. Time for an ambush! Use hula hoops, or could use other equipment depending on the desired skill (Thanks Jiang Xiaolei)

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