Game Tag: Readiness Games
6-10 Players
All Ages
None
10-15 Minutes
Detective Frog ›
This is a great game for indoor play! In this game, players get the chance to try on different skills, like being a part of a team and watching others’ body language.
1-2 Players
Grades 1-2
None
5-10 Minutes
Under the Sea ›
This is a great game for large groups of younger students. In this game, players practice their memory and listening skills by following the leader’s commands. Try it as an icebreaker, movement break, or grouping exercise!
11+ Players
All Ages
No equipment needed
10-15 Minutes
Giant ›
This is a great game for indoor play! Students practice self-control in their bodies and voices while also practicing safe tagging.
11+ Players
Grades 1-2
None
5-10 Minutes
Beans on Toast ›
This is a great game for younger students to get lots of movement in. In this game, players listen to the leader and complete the movement associated with that type of bean.
11+ Players
All Ages
None
10-15 Minutes
The Big Cheese ›
This is a great game for players of all ages. In this game, players choose a cheese and try to pick one that they think the “Big Cheese” will not choose. Big Cheese can be played anywhere and modified to be a completely silent game.
1-2 Players
All Ages
Balls
5-10 Minutes
Popcorn ›
This is a great game for all ages to practice their throwing and catching skills. In this game, players throw up a ball (or object) and clap as many times as they can before catching the ball.
Any Size
Ages 6-10
None
Less Than 10 minutes
Level Up ›
It’s a bird . . . It’s a plane . . . It’s a recess hero! In Level Up, players unlock superpowers like strength, speed, and even flight. Students “level up” by winning a round of Rock Paper Scissors. They lose a level when they are the less successful player. For the chance to regain…
Any Size
Ages 6-10
None
Less Than 10 minutes
Gotcha! ›
Focus is the name of the game! In this game, students will hone their listening skills while developing eye-hand coordination. The class sits in a circle with overlapping hands. As the instructor (or student leader) tells a story, students listen for the secret word. When the secret word is heard, it’s “Gotcha time!” Students try…