QUICK ACTIVITIES AND GAMES
QUICK ACTIVITIES AND GAMES
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Physical activity games
Physical activity games
Simon Says
Simon Says
Have students take turns leading the game.
Ball Toss
Ball Toss
Pair up and toss a ball to each other. Each time they catch the ball they take a step back. If the ball falls, take a step forward. Keep playing until the students can no longer catch the ball.
Duck, Duck, Goose
Duck, Duck, Goose
Make sure all students have a turn.
Red Light, Green Light
Red Light, Green Light
Make sure students take turns leading the game.
Alphabet Acting
Alphabet Acting
Go through the alphabet and have the students select and act out a movement of daily living, ex: C-catching a ball, D-driving a car.
Shadow Tag
Shadow Tag
Play Shadow Tag by tagging each other's shadow with your feet instead of tagging their body. Works best on a sunny day.
Rock, Paper, Scissors
Rock, Paper, Scissors
Pair up students. Play rock, paper scissors.
First to win 5 games wins. Each time you win you will do 3 jumping jacks. Find a new partner and repeat the game.
Heads-Up 7-Up
Heads-Up 7-Up
This is a fun indoor game that helps students quiet down and relax.
Freeze Dance
Freeze Dance
Be sure to use age-appropriate music.
Other activities (select to learn more)
Other activities (select to learn more)
Tic-Tac-Toe Tournament
Tic-Tac-Toe Tournament
Create a Tic-Tac-Toe tournament using paper or floor chalk. Switch players after 3 rounds. Keep track of who has the most wins.
Find 5 Objects
Find 5 Objects
Find 5 objects that are your favorite color. Write or draw them. Take turns sharing.
3 Wishes
3 Wishes
If a genie granted you 3 wishes, what would you choose and why? Write or draw. Take turns sharing.
The Tallest Tower
The Tallest Tower
Pair up. Use building blocks or Legos. Who can make the tallest tower? Is it taller than you?
Group Legos
Group Legos
Split class into groups of 3-4. Each student will grab 8 Legos. Each team will have 5 minutess to build something as a group. Share!
Paper Airplanes
Paper Airplanes
Provide paper for each student and have them make a paper airplane. Students can go outside and fly their paper airplanes.
Color Scavenger Hunt
Color Scavenger Hunt
How many things can you find around the classroom that are red? Write or draw a picture, keep track of what you found and share. Who found the most items? Pick a new color.
Drawing Friends
Drawing Friends
Pair up. Draw a picture of your friend while they draw one of you.
Alphabet Names
Alphabet Names
Break up in teams. Think of a name for each letter of the alphabet, for example: Angel, Ben, Cathy...
Outdoor/Physical Activity Tips & Grouping Games
Outdoor/Physical Activity Tips & Grouping Games
Tips for Staff Resource Appendix
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