Here are a few simple football games that need minimal equipment and will keep kids engaged and active while learning the game. Items Needed: Footballs Flag Football Flags Frisbee Cones Red Light, Green Light Football Use cones to set up … Read More
Category Archives: Active Play
Animal Themed Games for the Classroom
Try these animal themed games in your classroom or program! These are great for brain breaks and to get students up and moving. You can also plan some crafts and other themed ideas to go along with the games. Cat … Read More
6 Ice Breakers and Team Building Games for Camp and Recreation
Equipment: Balls (Dodgeball, Tennis Ball, Basketball) Balloons Masking Tape Rope (or tinikling cords) Chairs Building Blocks Ball Toss Race Have the group get into a circle and have one or more balls ready. The leader will begin by throwing, rolling, or … Read More
5 Active Games for Kids to Play with A Ball
If you are looking to keep your group active, whether it’s a recreational program, PE class, or camp, try these 5 game ideas that kids can play. Depending on the type of game, all you need are balls with a … Read More
Topgolf Activity for Physical Education
My name is LaDonda Porter and I would like to share with you a concept that has been three years in the making. This activity was a culminating activity for our golf unit. Students learned putting, chipping, driving and participated … Read More
Scooter Swimming Activity for Physed
Kevin Tiller has a book called Phys. Ed. Fun & Fitness with several PE activities in it. One activity that caught my eye in it was called The Robo Tagger. Students are avoiding a remote-controlled car with noodles on the … Read More
K-5 Indoor Classroom Soccer Activity
Hello Everyone, my name is Coach Lopez, and I am the Health & Physical Education Teacher at Promesa College Prep – West Corpus Christi. In this blog I will talk about a soccer P.E activity I created that you can … Read More
Games with Bowling Pins for Camps, PE, and Afterschool
Sometimes a few bowling pins can add some out of the ordinary creative activities that will keep your campers and students engaged the entire time. Minimal supplies are needed, other than bowling pins, grab some balls and cones to coordinate … Read More
Social Distance Games & Activities for Youth Programs
If you’re looking for activities for your youth program, get inspired with these ideas from Youth Program Fire! We’ve shared several game ideas that can be used for YMCA, camps, PE, parks and recreation, and more. Many of these were … Read More
8 Robot Crafts & STEM Activities for Kids
Robot crafts are super fun for kids! Below we’ve featured some great interactive crafts that can also be used for dramatic play. Plus,you’ll find even more robot activities that build skills in STEM, Makerspace, and Coding. Robot Crafts Robot Pull … Read More