Wipeout is a tossing and catching game that is played on a volleyball court! Great for PE, summer camp, or recreational groups. Equipment: Volleyball Net Ball options: Volleyball Foam Ball Gator Skin How to Play Wipeout Split the class into … Read More
Category Archives: Active Play
Pin Ball Game for PE Grades 1-6
This activity is called Pin Ball! The game focuses on rolling skills and accuracy as well as defense. Cooperation, communication and sportsmanship are key elements to success. Equipment: Poly spots Bowling pins Gator Skin balls Pinball Video Game Set-up The … Read More
Tag Game Variations for Kids
Use these variations of tag to switch it up and provide a variety of games to a standard game of tag. Supplies Needed: Hula Hoops Clothes Pins Flag Football Flags Mats Blob Tag Chose someone as “IT”. IT starts the … Read More
Movement Concept Stations for PE Grades K-5
School: Ravenwood Elementary Activity: Movement Concepts Stations Skills: Locomotor Movements, Pathways, Levels, Speeds, Balance, Dancing Grade: K-5 Movement Concepts Description This is a stations based activity where students work on different types of body movement. We utilize lots of equipment … Read More
Group Activities for Team Building & Warm Ups
Try these group activities to keep your group active, engaged, and learn teamwork! Equipment: Any Ball Straws Parachute (or tarp/sheet) Spot Cones Playing Cards String \ Yarn The Last Straw Give everyone a straw to put in their mouth. In … Read More
Football Game Variations for PE and Active Brain Breaks
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
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
